Essex Court Chambers is involved in a range of crypto and blockchain cases. Daniel Oudkerk KC was involved in Capco Capital Markets Co v Tarver & Ors, acting for the claimant fintech company in this blockchain banking conspiracy claim relating to banking platforms and the diversion of business opportunities to a new fintech, Thought Machine in a claim for in excess of £200m. Tim Akkouh KC was involved in McAdam & 437 Others v Dr Ruja Ignatova & 7 Others concerning an alleged conspiracy and deceit claims arising out of the fraudulent cryptocurrency, OneCoin, created by the defendant, who is listed on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives and has not been seen since 2017.
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Profile
Position
Daniel Oudkerk QC has a broad-based trial and advisory practice. He is recognised as a leading silk in employment and commercial dispute resolution. He is often instructed in commercial claims with an employment or regulatory ‘twist’ and in partnership disputes involving competition issues. He has very substantial experience of financial services sector litigation. His clients range from hedge funds, IDBs, investment banks, insurers and regulators to individuals. He is routinely instructed in claims involving applications for urgent injunctive relief, multi-jurisdictional conspiracies, team moves, employee fraud, confidential information actions and bonus claims. His general commercial practice includes CIS work, fraud, directors’ duties, shareholder disputes and partnership disputes.
Career
Called 1992, Inner Temple; Silk 2010.
Memberships
COMBAR; ELBA; ELA; ILS; LCIA.
Education
University of Bristol (1990 LLB Hons).
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