3 Verulam Buildings has an excellent reputation in the crypto and blockchain arena. David Quest KC is very highly regarded for his expertise in cryptoasset cases. James Potts acts as counsel to prominent crypto businesses and cryptoasset exchanges on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters, and Anca Bunda is active in complex crypto-fraud work. Rumen Cholakov's workload includes digital asset tracing matters and cross-border conspiracy claims relating to blockchain platforms.
Crypto and blockchain assets in London Bar
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Fountain Court Chambers
At Fountain Court Chambers, Nik Yeo is particularly well known for his handling of cases involving fintech litigation; he is leading the advice to the joint official liquidators of FTX Digital Markets, a former operator of a cryptocurrency exchange and crypto hedge fund, following the company's collapse and subsequent bankruptcy. Aaron Taylor handles cross-border disputes involving crypto and blockchain issues, and Christopher Langley's workload includes regulatory and contractual claims, as well as cases involving allegations of fraud.
Outer Temple Chambers
The team at Outer Temple Chambers is perhaps best known for its strength in handling cryptoasset recovery cases, dispute resolution work and regulatory issues. In a prominent matter, Andrew Spink KC appeared before the DIFC Court of First Instance in the high-profile re-trial of Gate Mena DMCC and Huobi Mena FZE v Tabarak Investment Capital Ltd, a longrunning, complex dispute arising from a crypto to US currency transaction. The case involved multiple claims brought against Tabarak, including allegations of breach of regulatory obligations, contract and fiduciary duties relating to escrow and custody services provided by Tabarak.
Twenty Essex
Twenty Essex is involved in a broad range of crypto and blockchain cases. Lawrence Akka KC's workload includes advising on high-profile disputes involving blockchain and fintech technologies, and Josephine Davies KC is very highly regarded for her expertise in cryptocurrency matters. Sam Goodman focuses on crypto-fraud cases, and Andrew Feld is adept at handling instructions involving cryptoasset disputes.
4 Pump Court
4 Pump Court's team is regularly instructed in a range of crypto and blockchain work. Matthew Lavy KC has a solid track record in advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters, often involving blockchain-related applications and cryptocurrency issues. Daniel Khoo and Rebecca Keating bring expertise in cryptoasset litigation.
Essex Court Chambers
Members of Essex Court Chambers advise and represent clients in relation to high-profile disputes involving high-value cryptoassets. Tim Akkouh KC is highly regarded for his expertise in digital asset litigation. Among the junior end of chambers, Wei Jian Chan brings extensive experience in advising on contentious matters concerning NFTs and cryptocurrencies; he is acting, unled, for Amazon in cases involving crypto-related fraud disputes.
Maitland Chambers
Maitland Chambers is well-known for advising on a broad range of crypto and digital asset matters. Crypto disputes form a core pillar of Darragh Connell's practice; he is routinely instructed in complex litigation involving allegations of cyber fraud. Maria Mulla is well-versed in assisting with crypto cases involving international elements.