Cryptoassets

Lawrence Akka KC is a highly sought-after silk both for disputes involving cryptoassets and advisory work in the field. He co-authored the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce Legal Statement on Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts.

"Lawrence is excellent. He is very considered and phenomenally intelligent."

Sam Goodman is a strong-performing junior with significant expertise in cyberfraud and cryptocurrency disputes. His practice also encompasses civil fraud, asset recovery and banking cases. He was one of the authors of the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce Legal Statement on Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts.

"Sam is user-friendly; his drafting is tight and to the point and he works well in understanding the dynamic between the solicitor and the client."

Paul Lowenstein KC brings his IT and telecommunications background to assist in approaching the novel sphere of cryptoassets. He has been involved in ground-breaking litigation in the space and has knowledge of a range of matters including obtaining freezing injunctions and cryptocurrency issues.

"Paul Lowenstein is superb. He is a go-to silk who knows the area and is hands-on and approachable."

"Paul is very, very knowledgeable. He is able to give off-the-cuff advice, which is super practical. A go-to for knotty tech issues."

Josephine Davies KC is active in the growing world of cryptoasset work. This includes acting for claimants in seeking freezing injunctions among a variety of other fraud cases. She also has experience acting for crypto exchanges in complex cross-jurisdictional proceedings.

"Josephine has a nice approach, is user-friendly and has a good thorough knowledge of the area and the best ways to navigate within it."

"Josephine was extraordinary. She was focused and determined: brilliant with the clients and always aiming to achieve what the client wanted."