Crypto and blockchain assets

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

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Lawrence Akka KC

Twenty Essex

Lawrence is one of the few silks at the bar with a deep and wide knowledge of all things crypto. His background in software engineering means that he understands the technology of blockchain as well as its legal implications.

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Matthew Lavy KC

4 Pump Court

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Paul Lowenstein KC

Twenty Essex

Paul is an excellent strategist and expert at what he does. He utilizes his impressive set of skills to achieve the best results for his clients. His oral advocacy is compelling and persuasive. He is the complete package.

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Hodge Malek KC

3 Verulam Buildings

Hodge has an excellent crypto practice. Building on his civil fraud and commercial disputes practice, he is definitely a go-to silk in this area. One of the best advocates around, he can shred a witness in cross-examination.

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David Quest KC

3 Verulam Buildings

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Andrew Spink KC

Outer Temple Chambers

Andrew is one of the world's leading barristers in crypto and blockchain assets, both in his advocacy in leading complex court cases and in framing the statutory framework for this asset class.

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Dean Armstrong KC

Vanguard Chambers

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Tim Akkouh KC

Essex Court Chambers

Super bright and able to get to the heart of issues quickly. Great tactician and great on his feet.

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James Collins KC

Essex Court Chambers

James is a very approachable, highly skilled barrister in the field of cryptocurrency and blockchain assets. He is a pleasure to work with in cross-border cases.

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Josephine Davies KC

Twenty Essex

Josephine’s remarkable tenacity and sharp attention to detail ensure that no aspect of a case goes unnoticed. Her ability to discern the minutiae of legal matters, coupled with her determination to pursue every avenue, sets her apart as an incredible barrister who consistently delivers outstanding results.

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Martin Evans KC

33 Chancery Lane

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Sarah Ford KC

Brick Court Chambers

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Jeffrey Golden KC (Hon)

3 Hare Court

Mr. Golden is one of the pre-eminent financial lawyers of the past thirty years, with a particular expertise in derivatives. Crypto and blockchain assets are an important part of the infrastructure of the financial markets, raising many difficult issues (such as what is the legal nature of a crypto or blockchain asset or where is it "located" for private international law purposes). Naturally, Mr. Golden is an expert in the current state of legal thinking about crypto and blockchain assets. He is persuasive through quiet authority, thoughtfulness, and the ability to marshal his decades of experience through all the developments in the financial markets since the mid-1980s.

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Daniel Oudkerk KC

Essex Court Chambers

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Daniel Saoul KC

4 New Square Chambers

I cannot speak highly enough of Dan. He is technically able and knowledgeable. But most importantly in this area, he is an excellent lawyer with experience in a wide range of areas that have real significance in this still nascent area of law. He is able to use that breadth of knowledge to bring real clarity to novel problems.

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Peter Susman KC

Henderson Chambers

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Kennedy Talbot KC

33 Chancery Lane