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3 Verulam Buildings

Cryptoassets

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3 Verulam Buildings

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Cryptoassets - All Circuits

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

3 Verulam Buildings is a well-established set in the emerging market of cryptoassets. Members of the set have acted in some of the most high-profile and cutting-edge advice and litigation matters occurring in the space. Barristers have experience of handling cryptocurrency cases, exchange matters and fraud. A market commentator reports: "The chambers have an unrivalled knowledge in a very technically difficult, fast-paced and ever-changing and expanding area of the law." Another source notes: "This set demonstrates industry-leading technical knowledge in relation to cryptoassets."

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Strengths

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  • The set is clearly well coordinated.

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  • Team leader James Kelly goes over and above to find the correct fit for a brief, within often impossible timeframes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Chloë Bell
    Chloë Bell

    Chloë Bell

    Chloë Bell acts for both national and international clients on complex cryptocurrency mandates and is regularly called on to advise on emerging questions. She also regularly writes and lectures on the legal aspects of cryptoassets and smart contracts.

    • She brings an excellent level of detail and strategic input to cases.

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    • Chloë is a very good advocate, good in front of clients and very commercial and practical.

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    • Chloë continues to be a leader in the field.

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  • David Quest
    David Quest

    David Quest

    David Quest KC is able to draw on his mathematics and IT background to advise clients on cryptocurrency disputes. He offers complementary expertise in fraud and banking litigation. He co-authored the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce Legal Statement on Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts and regularly writes and lectures on the legal aspects of cryptoassets and blockchain.

    • David has outstanding technical understanding, is very engaging and understands client-specific issues.

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    • He really does know the digital assets area. He understands the industry, is on top of all the legal points, is an excellent advocate and is a nice person to work with.

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    • He is extremely competent and has a mastery of the area, being aware of the finer, precise details in respect to cryptoassets.

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  • Hodge M Malek
    Hodge M Malek

    Hodge M Malek

    Hodge Malek KC is a very well-regarded silk known for his expertise in banking and finance work. He has experience acting for crypto exchanges, and his work in this space includes advising on complex regulatory compliance issues. He also has experience in multi-jurisdiction matters.

    • Hodge Malek has knowledge across multiple jurisdictions and is a very strategic thinker.

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  • James Potts
    James Potts

    James Potts

    James Potts is a well-known junior in the cryptoasset sphere. He has experience acting for a variety of claimants in cryptocurrency fraud cases. He also has extensive skills when it comes to advising crypto platforms on regulatory compliance.

    • He gives very clear, confident advice and knows the area very well.

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  • Judy Fu
    Judy Fu

    Judy Fu

    Judy Fu is recognised as an up-and-coming junior barrister in the cryptoasset space with a broad range of expertise in commercial disputes. She has supported on some of the most significant cryptoassets cases. Before being called to the Bar, she worked at a top US law firm in London where she advised some of the world’s largest companies in high-value disputes.

    • She has fantastic understanding of the law and can put it into a commercial context really well.

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    • Judy is technically excellent, adaptable in advocacy to maximise the outcome and has a keen eye for detail.

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    • Judy has got to grips with complicated topics and cross-border, high-value litigation very well.

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