Crypto and blockchain assets

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

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Celso De Azevedo
Enterprise Chambers
‘Celso is great to deal with. He understands the client dynamics and also the practical aspects of the case.’
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Chloë Bell
3 Verulam Buildings
She is super smart, has specialist expertise in crypto, very pleasant and easy to work with, and assertive.'
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Sarah Bousfield
Brick Court Chambers
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Wei Jian Chan
Essex Court Chambers
1
Darragh Connell
Maitland Chambers
‘Darragh is an encyclopedia of both the law and procedure. His prose, both written and spoken, is elegant, lyrical and, above all, persuasive.'
1
James Gale
3 Hare Court
James was among the first barristers to build a genuine crypto practice, and that foundation shows. There is practically no area of digital assets he seemingly hasn't encountered, clients immediately sense they're dealing with an insider, someone who isn't just a lawyer but genuinely part of the industry.'
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Sam Goodman
Twenty Essex
‘Sam is genuinely ahead of his time. His understanding of complex, high-value disputes, particularly in the fields of civil fraud, asset recovery, and crypto, is exceptional. He operates with the skill, judgement, and presence of a silk, consistently outperforming expectations for his level of call.'
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Rebecca Keating
4 Pump Court
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Flavia Kenyon
33 Chancery Lane
Flavia is a hard-working and diligent advocate showing a true mastery of the area that she practices in. She leaves no stone unturned and has an understanding of the subject area which is enhanced by a long-standing practice in the area, which is backed by the completion of internationally renowned courses.’
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Daniel Khoo
4 Pump Court
Daniel is one of the best juniors. He is very efficient, hard-working, reliable and clever.'
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Christopher Langley
Fountain Court Chambers
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Andrew Maguire
Littleton Chambers
‘Andrew is an excellent strategist, and extremely well-mannered with clients, in highly stressful situations.  He is spot on with the detail of any case, and unflappable.  He offers a reassuring and commercial approach to complex litigation.'
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David Mcllroy
Forum Chambers
'We are reliant on his deep sector expertise - he is probably the go-to counsel for complex crypto work on the claimant side at the moment. An absolute pleasure to work with as well.'
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James Potts
3 Verulam Buildings
‘James is great. He is able to break down complex facts and assess them thoroughly and clearly in written advice under English law.’
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Helen Pugh
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Helen is, in the best possible way, the legal crypto queen. She’s responsive and a real expert on anything crypto-related. A very impressive barrister.’
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Justina Stewart
Outer Temple Chambers
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Adam Temple
3 Verulam Buildings
‘He is thoughtful and thorough in his analysis.'
1
Nik Yeo
Fountain Court Chambers
2
Alexander Riddiford
Essex Court Chambers
2
Sri Carmichael
Wilberforce Chambers
2
Clyde Darrell
Forum Chambers
Clyde has fabulous attention to detail and can navigate his way sure-footedly through black letter law. His advocacy is calm but authoritative. If crypto is the next generation of finance and investments, Clyde is the next generation of barristers.'
2
Ben Elliott
Pump Court Tax Chambers
2
Andrew Feld
Twenty Essex
2
David Heaton
Brick Court Chambers
‘A fantastic barrister who knows the technical details of crypto claims. He is a compelling advocate who thinks quickly on his feet.'
2
William Hooper
Brick Court Chambers
2
Matthew McGhee
Twenty Essex
He is exceptionally bright, with a sharp analytical mind that allows him to navigate intricate legal and factual issues with ease. He brings fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to cases that others might approach in a more conventional way.'
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Simon Mills
Radcliffe Chambers
 
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Guy Olliff-Cooper
4 Stone Buildings
2
Henry Reid
Outer Temple Chambers
2
Ben Symons
Old Square Tax Chambers
2
Aaron Taylor
Fountain Court Chambers

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

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Anca Bunda
3 Verulam Buildings
Anca has a deep understanding of how Crypto platforms operate, the products that are offered to consumers and the developing law in this area.'
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Calum Mulderrig
3 Verulam Buildings
He has superb technical knowledge and understanding of crypto. He is the go-to in this area as a junior.'