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.

Clyde Darrell
1

Clyde Darrell

Forum Chambers
Sam Goodman
1

Sam Goodman

Twenty Essex
Sam is widely recognized as one of the leading juniors in the digital assets and blockchain sector and is at the forefront of this rapidly developing area of practice. He has been involved in a number of the most significant and influential cases in the field, giving him a depth of experience that few practitioners can match. What distinguishes him is his ability to combine genuine technical understanding of digital assets and blockchain technology with first-rate commercial litigation skills. He is adept at navigating novel legal issues, often in circumstances where the law is still developing, and provides advice that is both intellectually rigorous and commercially practical. He has excellent judgment, a formidable work ethic, and an ability to identify the strategic issues that will determine the outcome of a dispute. He is also highly responsive, approachable, and easy to work with, making him an invaluable member of any team handling complex digital asset litigation.
David Mcllroy
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David Mcllroy

Forum Chambers
David Heaton
2

David Heaton

Brick Court Chambers
Matthew McGhee
2

Matthew McGhee

Twenty Essex
Matthew has established himself as one of the leading juniors in the digital assets and blockchain space. He combines a strong understanding of the underlying technology with excellent commercial litigation skills, enabling him to advise effectively on disputes that sit at the intersection of emerging technology and developing legal principles. He is particularly impressive when dealing with novel issues for which there is limited authority, bringing creativity and sound judgment to complex problems. His experience in obtaining innovative forms of relief and navigating developing areas of the law translates well into the digital assets sector, where disputes often require counsel to address new and difficult legal questions. He provides clear, commercially minded advice, is highly responsive and approachable, and is a pleasure to work with. His advocacy is measured, persuasive, and focused on the issues that will have the greatest impact on the outcome of the case.
Ben Symons
2

Ben Symons

Old Square Tax 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.