3 Verulam Buildings is known for being the ‘chambers with expertise covering the full breadth and depth of legal issues arising in relation to crypto assets,’ including cyber fraud, litigation and arbitration, freezing injunctions and e-money regulation. David Quest KC has technical and legal experience in cryptoassets, alongside being a lead author of the UKJT Digital Dispute Resolution Rules. Chloë Bell has represented the claimant in a jurisdiction challenge brought by the Kraken cyrptocurrency exchange in Checketkin v Payward Limited.
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3 Verulam Buildings
Les références
‘Very good Clerks – Richard Ansell and Robert Croke are excellent.’
‘The clerks are strong, and good to deal with. Stuart Pullum and Stephen Penson deserve particular mention.’
‘Very good Chambers with great counsel.’
Principaux dossiers
Fountain Court Chambers
Fountain Court Chambers‘ work within cryptoassets is an extension of the set's banking and finance practice with members advising on a full range of existing legislation that apply to cryptocurrencies, including data protection, cyber security, anti-money laundering and proceeds of crime laws. Acting alongside Nik Yeo for the claimant, Aaron Taylor was recently involved in Tai Mo Shan Limited v Oazo Apps Limited which dealt with proceedings to recover a large pool of cryptoassets which were stolen by a hacker - the pair obtained an injunction which secured the pool of cryptoassets which the hacker had deposited with an algorithmic trading platform. Christopher Langley has handled multi-million pound crypto disputes and has acted for and against the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, and Simon Atrill KC combines his banking and litigation expertise with his cryptoassets practice.
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Maitland Chambers
Members of Maitland Chambers are at the forefront of developing the law in relation to cryptoassets across the UK and abroad, with barristers advising and acting as advocates in issues including ransomware attacks, fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platforms, initial coin offerings, NFTs and insolvent exchanges. In addition, the set’s expertise in cyber fraud and digital asset disputes, with Dean Armstrong KC specialising in the law relating to digital assets and the blockchain while also being able to assist clients with cyber insurance cases. Racheal Muldoon’s crypto and blockchain asset practice has involved contentious and non-contentious advice and representation in cryptoasset and blockchain asset related matters, including involvement in Osbourne v Persons Unknown Category A and Ors in which she secured interim injunctions for the claimant in the return of her misappropriated non-fungible tokens.
Les références
‘Luke Irons and Joe Blaker are very easy to work with, and always helpful.’
‘They are modern, responsive, hard working and completely commercial.’
‘The clerks are extremely helpful and responsive, we highly recommend Maitland Chambers.’
Principaux dossiers
Outer Temple Chambers
Boasting a ‘first-rate reputation for commercial and civil work,’ Outer Temple Chambers has a focused practice in Fintech and cryptoasset related matters, including the development of the law and regulation relating to distributed ledger technologies such as the blockchain, smart contracts and open banking. Andrew Spink KC advises the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority on DIFC Law reform measures related to digital assets, digital banking and related platforms, while Justina Stewart was instructed in Huobi OTC DMCC and another v Tabarak Investment Capital Ltd and another which was referred by the Chief Justice of the DIFC Courts as ‘one of the first cryptocurrency litigation disputes in the region and one of the few reported cases in the world which addresses issues such as the safe transfer of cryptocurrency.’
Les références
‘Outer Temple Chambers is a very strong chambers. They have a clear vision about their collective and individual aims and practice areas. It is a pleasure to work with Outer Temple Chambers as a whole.’
‘Outer Temple Chambers has a first-rate reputation for commercial and civil work in the Middle East and particularly in the UAE. There is a wide range of expert counsel who frequently practice in the jurisdiction.’
Principaux dossiers
Twenty Essex
Twenty Essex handles a wide variety of cases involving cryptoassets and the blockchain. Lawrence Akka KC is noted for his 'deep technical understanding of blockchain technology,’ while Andrew Feld, Sam Goodman and Matthew McGhee are key names from the set at junior level.
Principaux dossiers
4 Pump Court
A number of members of 4 Pump Court have a deep understanding of blockchain technology, ranging from cryptocurrency markets and related ecosystems, to advising on the regulatory and legal aspects of initial coin offerings. The set is active in London and further afield with regards to crypto-related assets, with Daniel Khoo instructed on Celsius Network LLC v Unslashed and ors, which involved the duties of developers involved in ‘Layer 2’ applications - those which are not part of the blockchain but built on it - as well as injunctions. Matthew Lavy KC was appointed silk in 2023.
Les références
‘Responsive and helpful clerking team, which seems well organised. They are all very friendly, switched on and great to spend time with. Will Jackman is a standout member of the clerks room, who makes a great effort to include solicitors at junior levels in business development events.’
‘The clerks are efficient and prompt at responding/updating fees etc.’
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Essex Court Chambers
Essex Court Chambers provides members which are skilled in a large variety of crypto based services, with James Collins KC involved in a number of crypto and blockchain cases, including FTX Digital Markets, where he was instructed by the liquidators in the Bahamas of FTX as their legal expert in relation to digital assets. Daniel Oudkerk KC has expertise advising a range of clients from cryptocurrency traders, to technology companies, hedge funds and investment banks, as well as being involved in some of the developing areas of technology law including cryptocurrency-related arbitration claims. Alexander Riddiford and Wei Jian Chan are key juniors from the set.
Les références
‘Significant experience and expertise acting for UHNWs on a range of matters. Best known for civil fraud work where they are my go-to set. Their barristers are invariably very busy but do not, in my experience, over-trade like some other sets so they never let you down even in the busiest periods.’
‘A good service from the clerks.’
3 Verulam Buildings
Les références
‘Very good Clerks – Richard Ansell and Robert Croke are excellent.’
‘The clerks are strong, and good to deal with. Stuart Pullum and Stephen Penson deserve particular mention.’
‘Very good Chambers with great counsel.’
Principaux dossiers
Fountain Court Chambers
Fountain Court Chambers‘ work within cryptoassets is an extension of the set's banking and finance practice with members advising on a full range of existing legislation that apply to cryptocurrencies, including data protection, cyber security, anti-money laundering and proceeds of crime laws. Acting alongside Nik Yeo for the claimant, Aaron Taylor was recently involved in Tai Mo Shan Limited v Oazo Apps Limited which dealt with proceedings to recover a large pool of cryptoassets which were stolen by a hacker - the pair obtained an injunction which secured the pool of cryptoassets which the hacker had deposited with an algorithmic trading platform. Christopher Langley has handled multi-million pound crypto disputes and has acted for and against the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, and Simon Atrill KC combines his banking and litigation expertise with his cryptoassets practice.
Principaux dossiers
Maitland Chambers
Members of Maitland Chambers are at the forefront of developing the law in relation to cryptoassets across the UK and abroad, with barristers advising and acting as advocates in issues including ransomware attacks, fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platforms, initial coin offerings, NFTs and insolvent exchanges. In addition, the set’s expertise in cyber fraud and digital asset disputes, with Dean Armstrong KC specialising in the law relating to digital assets and the blockchain while also being able to assist clients with cyber insurance cases. Racheal Muldoon’s crypto and blockchain asset practice has involved contentious and non-contentious advice and representation in cryptoasset and blockchain asset related matters, including involvement in Osbourne v Persons Unknown Category A and Ors in which she secured interim injunctions for the claimant in the return of her misappropriated non-fungible tokens.
Les références
‘Luke Irons and Joe Blaker are very easy to work with, and always helpful.’
‘They are modern, responsive, hard working and completely commercial.’
‘The clerks are extremely helpful and responsive, we highly recommend Maitland Chambers.’
Principaux dossiers
Outer Temple Chambers
Boasting a ‘first-rate reputation for commercial and civil work,’ Outer Temple Chambers has a focused practice in Fintech and cryptoasset related matters, including the development of the law and regulation relating to distributed ledger technologies such as the blockchain, smart contracts and open banking. Andrew Spink KC advises the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority on DIFC Law reform measures related to digital assets, digital banking and related platforms, while Justina Stewart was instructed in Huobi OTC DMCC and another v Tabarak Investment Capital Ltd and another which was referred by the Chief Justice of the DIFC Courts as ‘one of the first cryptocurrency litigation disputes in the region and one of the few reported cases in the world which addresses issues such as the safe transfer of cryptocurrency.’
Les références
‘Outer Temple Chambers is a very strong chambers. They have a clear vision about their collective and individual aims and practice areas. It is a pleasure to work with Outer Temple Chambers as a whole.’
‘Outer Temple Chambers has a first-rate reputation for commercial and civil work in the Middle East and particularly in the UAE. There is a wide range of expert counsel who frequently practice in the jurisdiction.’
Principaux dossiers
Twenty Essex
Twenty Essex handles a wide variety of cases involving cryptoassets and the blockchain. Lawrence Akka KC is noted for his 'deep technical understanding of blockchain technology,’ while Andrew Feld, Sam Goodman and Matthew McGhee are key names from the set at junior level.
Principaux dossiers
4 Pump Court
A number of members of 4 Pump Court have a deep understanding of blockchain technology, ranging from cryptocurrency markets and related ecosystems, to advising on the regulatory and legal aspects of initial coin offerings. The set is active in London and further afield with regards to crypto-related assets, with Daniel Khoo instructed on Celsius Network LLC v Unslashed and ors, which involved the duties of developers involved in ‘Layer 2’ applications - those which are not part of the blockchain but built on it - as well as injunctions. Matthew Lavy KC was appointed silk in 2023.
Les références
‘Responsive and helpful clerking team, which seems well organised. They are all very friendly, switched on and great to spend time with. Will Jackman is a standout member of the clerks room, who makes a great effort to include solicitors at junior levels in business development events.’
‘The clerks are efficient and prompt at responding/updating fees etc.’
Principaux dossiers
Essex Court Chambers
Essex Court Chambers provides members which are skilled in a large variety of crypto based services, with James Collins KC involved in a number of crypto and blockchain cases, including FTX Digital Markets, where he was instructed by the liquidators in the Bahamas of FTX as their legal expert in relation to digital assets. Daniel Oudkerk KC has expertise advising a range of clients from cryptocurrency traders, to technology companies, hedge funds and investment banks, as well as being involved in some of the developing areas of technology law including cryptocurrency-related arbitration claims. Alexander Riddiford and Wei Jian Chan are key juniors from the set.
Les références
‘Significant experience and expertise acting for UHNWs on a range of matters. Best known for civil fraud work where they are my go-to set. Their barristers are invariably very busy but do not, in my experience, over-trade like some other sets so they never let you down even in the busiest periods.’
‘A good service from the clerks.’