Crypto-Asset Disputes
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Cooke Young & Keidan are active in cases involving the theft of cryptocurrencies, crypto-related fraud, as well as the high-profile Tulip Trading case.
Work Highlights
- CYK represents two defendant blockchain developers, Jason Cox and Amaury Sechet, in the Tulip Trading case involving Dr Craig Wright. Dr Wright has claimed to be the inventor of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, and alleges that the defendants are breaching fiduciary duties by not amending the core code of the network to allow his company, Tulip Trading, to gain access to a Bitcoin wallet containing BTC110,000.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Cooke, Young & Keidan team is really excellent when it comes to crypto-asset disputes. They have excellent technical knowledge, are hard-working and strategic. They are very strong on handling what is a complex and quickly developing area of law."
"Cooke, Young & Keidan are a small, nimble firm with quick attention to detail."
"CYK are very willing to figure stuff out, they are commercial and practical-focused."
"The Cooke, Young & Keidan team is really excellent when it comes to crypto-asset disputes. They have excellent technical knowledge, are hard-working and strategic. They are very strong on handling what is a complex and quickly developing area of law."
"Cooke, Young & Keidan are a small, nimble firm with quick attention to detail."
"CYK are very willing to figure stuff out, they are commercial and practical-focused."
Notable Practitioners
Sam Roberts is a litigation partner with a focus on the technology sector. He advises on cryptocurrency theft and fraud cases, as well as advisory matters, and is well regarded for his expertise on cryptocurrencies.
"Sam is a market leader in crypto disputes. He has brilliant technical knowledge, and is commercially minded and personable."
"Sam Roberts at CYK has good crypto knowledge and has been on a number of cases."
"Sam is a hugely enthusiastic person for learning new, novel issues, and leading the rest of the team with him."
Stephen Elam has a background in financial services and banking litigation, and uses this expertise to advise on cryptocurrency-related fraud cases.
"Stephen is unflappable, very analytical and detail-driven."
Elizabeth Meade is a senior associate who focuses her practice on financial services and technology disputes, with a particular focus on cryptocurrencies.
"Liz Meade is highly effective at managing cases that could get out of control, and is acutely aware of what the client needs."
Ranked Individuals at
Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP
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