We frequently act for exchanges, institutions and individuals in cases relating to crypto assets and cybercrime. Our unrivalled fraud, regulatory and compliance expertise allows us to guide clients through this now mainstream practice area.

Notable Experience

  • Acting in relation to the illegitimate withholding of cryptocurrency by an overseas exchange, leading to a complete recovery. Obtaining numerous disclosure orders against banks in order to obtain information about funds stolen through email fraud.
  • Obtaining declaratory relief and the return of funds traced into the hands of banks holding the proceeds of email fraud.
  • Advising on disputes between customers and supplier, where the customer has been induced to pay a fraudster who has digitally impersonated the supplier.

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