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Mr Dean Armstrong KC KC
Position
Barrister
Career
Dean Armstrong KC is a very experienced litigator who is widely recognised as one of the leading cyber and data lawyers in the country.
Dean is currently instructed in several of the highest profile cases in the cyber/crypto world some of which have strong insolvency links. One of these is currently the largest cryptoasset case in the world. Dean is also instructed in one of the most groundbreaking actions involving the use of athletes personal data. Dean has a background in fraud matters with extensive experience in this area.
Dean is a published author on cryptocurrency, blockchain, cyber security, cyber litigation and cyber insurance. Dean was the only silk involved in drafting COMBAR response to the Law Commission consultation paper on Digital Assets and was the only UK barrister involved in drafting the Virtual Asset Service Provider Travel Rules.
Memberships
South Eastern Circuit
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Crypto and blockchain assets
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Dean Armstrong KC – Maitland Chambers ‘Dean is at the top of his game. Clients love him, which makes the job easier. He always makes clients feel at ease and explains very complex legal issues in a clear and concise way. A real strength to any legal team and is prepared to fight hard.’
Members of Maitland Chambers are at the forefront of developing the law in relation to cryptoassets across the UK and abroad, with barristers advising and acting as advocates in issues including ransomware attacks, fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platforms, initial coin offerings, NFTs and insolvent exchanges. In addition, the set’s expertise in cyber fraud and digital asset disputes, with Dean Armstrong KC specialising in the law relating to digital assets and the blockchain while also being able to assist clients with cyber insurance cases. Prior to her departure from the self-employed Bar to partnership at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, Racheal Muldoon was involved in Osbourne v Persons Unknown Category A and Ors in which she secured interim injunctions for the claimant in the return of her misappropriated non-fungible tokens.