England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
With a track record of representing national and international financial services institutions, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP offers a comprehensive civil fraud practice. Drawing from its international connections, with a presence in over 30 countries, the firm is well-placed to handle complex and high-value civil fraud claims. Neville Byford heads the department with over 35 years’ experience in the field and has recently acted in a multi-jurisdictional trusts dispute. The team is further strengthened by Manchester-based James Southworth , ‘an excellent strategist’ who possesses significant experience in asset tracing and contentious regulatory work.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Eversheds seem to be going from strength to strength at the moment. The litigation team provides a seamless service across multiple offices and jurisdictions. Their next generation of partners are particularly strong.’
- 'James Southworth is an excellent strategist and really understands the needs of institutional banking clients.’
‘Depth of expertise and ability to run well-resourced litigation efficiently.’
‘A fantastic team of hardened civil fraud practitioners.’
‘Neville Byford's international fraud experience is unique, and his strategic and tactical judgment is highly valued in London and around the world.’
Key clients
- The Government of Malaysia and 1MDB
- Dubai Islamic Bank (ADGM proceedings)
- Kamran Amouzegar
- HSBC – Mercury
- HSBC – Ingenious
- Pension Fraud (General)
- Translux Financing Trust
- Barclays Pharmaceutical Limited
- Mark Newson Smith
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Neville Byford