Crypto Currency and Cyber Crime

Our Services

The unabated rise of cryptocurrency and decentralised finance presents unique risks for businesses and individuals operating in the digital economy.

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.

We are conflict-free dispute specialists, accustomed to working with both in-house and external experts to help our clients react quickly and effectively to any legal or regulatory threat. We also have particular expertise in the freezing and recovery of assets.

Our notable experience

Our cryptocurrency asset tracing guide sets out an overview of the legal and practical issues facing victims of fraud seeking to target crypto assets.

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.

Our specialists

Nicola Boulton

Partner

nboulton@pcb-byrne.com

0207 842 1659

Languages:

English

Anthony Riem

Senior Partner

ariem@pcb-byrne.com

0207 842 1650

07887 732522

Languages:

English

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We have decades of expertise working across complex international fraud and asset recovery cases – delivering creative solutions, at pace.

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Asset Seizure and Forfeiture

With one of the most experienced teams in the country, we routinely tackle asset seizure and forfeiture investigations for a wide range of clients. We have established a number of legal precedents in this space, and have become the go-to firm for proactive, expert advice.

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Corporate and Financial Crime

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