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About
Provided by Lawrence Akka KC
Practice Areas
Lawrence’s practice encompasses high value and technically complex commercial and contractual disputes. He specialises in cases involving new technologies, media and telecommunications, frequently with an international element. Lawrence is instructed to appear in courts at all levels. He also acts in numerous confidential IT, shipping, commodity and commercial arbitrations and mediations in the UK and abroad.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Lawrence Akka KC of Twenty Essex is active in a wide range of IT cases, ranging from those involving data security and telecommunications to cutting-edge work concerning blockchain and cryptocurrencies. His commercial sensibility makes him a popular choice for high-value technology disputes and major outsourcing processes. He has previously acted for notable broadcasters and software developers.
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 Akka KC has strong capabilities in the shipping and commodities space. He has significant experience in demurrage and charter issues among a wide array of other matters. He also sits as an arbitrator.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A fantastic silk with a measured style in court. His advice is marked by real clarity and he will happily brainstorm with the team, sitting around the table and throwing out a blizzard of ideas."
"Lawrence is at the top of his game right now - he just knows the technology industry extremely well. He takes the time to really understand the business and functionality of technology."
"A go-to counsel for commercial contracts and technology disputes, Lawrence is an effective and analytical advocate whose written work is particularly strong."
"Lawrence is very thorough, cautious in his advice and has a good manner with judges."
"Lawrence is a very impressive KC, strong in international arbitrations. He is low-key, courteous and on top of the law."
"Lawrence is excellent. He is very considered and phenomenally intelligent."
"A fantastic silk with a measured style in court. His advice is marked by real clarity and he will happily brainstorm with the team, sitting around the table and throwing out a blizzard of ideas."
"Lawrence is at the top of his game right now - he just knows the technology industry extremely well. He takes the time to really understand the business and functionality of technology."
"A go-to counsel for commercial contracts and technology disputes, Lawrence is an effective and analytical advocate whose written work is particularly strong."
"Lawrence is very thorough, cautious in his advice and has a good manner with judges."
"Lawrence is a very impressive KC, strong in international arbitrations. He is low-key, courteous and on top of the law."
"Lawrence is excellent. He is very considered and phenomenally intelligent."
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