Crypto and blockchain assets

Leading Juniors
Rising stars

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.

Celso De Azevedo

Enterprise Chambers

‘Celso is great to deal with. He understands the client dynamics and also the practical aspects of the case.’

Chloë Bell

3 Verulam Buildings

She is super smart, has specialist expertise in crypto, very pleasant and easy to work with, and assertive.'

‘Darragh is an encyclopedia of both the law and procedure. His prose, both written and spoken, is elegant, lyrical and, above all, persuasive.'

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.'

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.'

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.’

Daniel Khoo

4 Pump Court

Daniel is one of the best juniors. He is very efficient, hard-working, reliable and clever.'

Christopher Langley

Fountain Court Chambers

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.'

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.'

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.’

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.’

Justina Stewart

Outer Temple Chambers

Adam Temple

3 Verulam Buildings

‘He is thoughtful and thorough in his analysis.'

Nik Yeo

Fountain Court Chambers

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.'

Ben Elliott

Pump Court Tax Chambers

Andrew Feld

Twenty Essex

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.'

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.'

Outer Temple Chambers

Ben Symons

Old Square Tax Chambers

Aaron Taylor

Fountain Court Chambers

Maria Mulla

Maitland Chambers

'Maria is very thorough and involved in the case and is a pleasure to work with.'

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.