England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

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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

Other key lawyers

James Southworth, Tim Browning, Richard Little