3 Verulam Buildings handles a wide range of international cases, including litigation and arbitration related to cyber fraud, freezing injunctions, blockchain tracing, and regulatory issues concerning cryptoassets. David Quest KC and Charlotte Eborall are noted for their work on Piroozadeh v Binance and others and D’Aloia v Binance and others, claims brought by a victim of fraud who was seeking to recover crypto that had transferred to the fraudsters from crypto exchanges. Chloë Bell continues to stand out in this area, handling a wide range of matters. Judy Fu is recommended, having been led by Quest KC in Shulev v Nexo, a case concerning the ownership and control of Nexo, a leading cryptocurrency platform.
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Testimonials
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- '3VB has an excellent depth of talent at all levels of seniority. The clerking team is very responsive.'
- '3VB are one of the leading civil fraud sets generally, and has particular expertise in the growing field of crypto and digital asset disputes. They have excellent strength in depth.'
- 'Top set particularly for financial services.'
- '3VB is a leading commercial set, with a strong focus on banking and finance matters.'
- 'They've been very helpful and proactive.'
- 'A very impressive set.'
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.
David Quest KC
‘David has an exceptional legal brain, and is the stand-out barrister in relation to crypto disputes and related issues.'
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.
Chloë Bell
She is super smart, has specialist expertise in crypto, very pleasant and easy to work with, and assertive.'
James Potts
‘James is great. He is able to break down complex facts and assess them thoroughly and clearly in written advice under English law.’
Adam Temple
‘He is thoughtful and thorough in his analysis.'
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.
Anca Bunda
Anca has a deep understanding of how Crypto platforms operate, the products that are offered to consumers and the developing law in this area.'
Calum Mulderrig
He has superb technical knowledge and understanding of crypto. He is the go-to in this area as a junior.'