Twenty Essex

The members of Twenty Essex handle a range of matters concerning crypto fraud, recovery, NFTs and blockchain. Lawrence Akka KC is particularly well known for his handling of cases involving fintech and blockchain technologies. Paul Lowenstein KC was involved in Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) v Wright, a case concerning a claimant group of US-based crypto exchanges and finance houses sought negative declarations that the defendant was not, as he claimed, Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin. Josephine Davies KC appeared unled in Fetch.Ai Ltd v Persons Unknown Category A & Ors, & BinanceHoldings Ltd, a case concerning cryptocurrency hacking.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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'Excellent. Highly responsive and commercially minded, and well attuned to the needs of each case.'
'Proactive, responsive and professional. They work well as a team and ensure that nothing falls through the gaps.'
'Twenty Essex has a deep bench of super-talented barristers, and they are excellent all around.'

Lawyers

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.

Lawrence Akka KC

A wise and authoritative advocate with an excellent knowledge of crypto law and technology.'

Paul Lowenstein KC

‘Paul is a standout figure in the commercial and civil fraud Bar. He has a formidable courtroom presence and deep strategic insight. He is consistently instructed in some of the most high-value and complex fraud and financial litigation, and has a well-earned reputation for incisive advocacy and meticulous preparation.'

2024 Silks

Josephine Davies KC

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.’

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.