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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Profile
Position
Barrister specialising in commercial law: banking; international trade and finance; insurance and reinsurance; international arbitration; professional negligence; IT disputes. Reported cases include: Royal Bank of Canada v Rabobank (2004, CA); Niru Battery Manufacturing Co v Milestone (2003, CA); Shiblaq v Sadikoglu (2003); Linklaters v HSBC Bank plc (2003); Customs & Excise Commissioners v National Westminster Bank plc (2003); Credit Industriel et Commercial v China Merchants Bank (Commercial Court) (2002); Prince Jefri Bolkiah v KPMG (1999 HL); Young (Syndicate 190) v Robson Rhodes (1999); Halifax Financial Services Ltd v Intuitive Systems Ltd (1999).
Career
Called 1993; Atkin Scholar, Gray’s Inn 1994; Pegasus Scholar at US law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Delaware, 1997; visiting fellow in law, London School of Economics, 1997; publications: co-author ‘Documentary Credits’ (2001); contributor to ’Banking Litigation’ (1999); contributor to ‘Capital Markets in the Age of the Euro’ (2002); legislation co-editor ’Encyclopedia of Insurance Law’.
Education
Cambridge University (MA).
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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.'