England - London • Dispute resolution
PCB Byrne
PCB Byrne is ‘an excellent firm for banking disputes’ with experience defending claims brought by leading banks. Asset recovery is a strength of the team, as are banking transaction-related cases, and shareholder liability claims. The head of the team Anthony Riem is a ’dynamic force’, having acted for major financial institutions for thirty years. Trevor Mascarenhas is a ‘go-to for highly complex banking litigation’ and is integral to the team, as is Nick Ractliff, who has ’great ability and experience’.
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Testimonials
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‘PCB Byrne is an excellent firm for banking disputes. They think of innovative solutions to client problems.’
- 'Anthony Riem is a dynamic force who knows how to get results for his clients.'
‘Ben Davies assists the client in identifying the crucial aspects to prepare the relevant ammunition to handle the case.’
‘Trevor Mascarenhas is our go-to for highly complex banking litigation. His client service is exemplary and he will go above and beyond to achieve the client's result.’
‘Anthony Riem is a powerhouse in banking disputes with a fraud angle - enormously experienced and with unrivalled experience, his tactical and commercial judgment is invaluable.'
‘Trevor Mascarenhas possesses the full suite of talents of an outstanding litigator: commanding knowledge of the law, excellent judgement and a strategic brain. Having him on the team is like having a silk and a top-quality partner rolled into one.'
- Nick Ractliff is a lawyer with great ability and experience when it comes to litigating banking disputes involving allegations of breaches of duty.’
Key clients
- His Excellency Saeed Alqebaisi and Mr Khaleefa Almuhairi
- Banco Sabadell
- Invest Bank PSC
- Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine, as liquidator of National Credit Bank
- Canara Bank
- Victims of push payment frauds (including Biesterfeld Specialchemie GmbH, DB Cargo France, Newpoint Capital Limited and Sachsenwald Energy Group Gmbh)
- Banco Nacional de Cuba
Work highlights
- Acting for Banco de Sabadell SA in a c.€350m commercial court action to in connection with the sale of the bank’s non-performing mortgage portfolio.
- Acting for Invest Bank PSC in the global enforcement of UAE judgments worth approximately $39m.
- Acting for the Banco Nacional de Cuba (as borrower) and the Republic of Cuba (as guarantor) in a c.€70m sovereign debt enforcement claim, brought in the Commercial Court.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anthony Riem