LAWYER PROFILE

Jessica Lee

UK 2026

McDermott Will & Schulte

Ranked in 1 practice area

Fraud: Civil

UK-wide

2 years ranked

About

Provided by McDermott Will & Schulte

Practice Areas

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Career

Jessica Lee represents states, corporates, and individuals in complex cross-border and high-value commercial disputes, with a particular focus on civil fraud and asset recovery actions, company and shareholder disputes, and technology and blockchain related litigation.

She has acted on some of the most significant civil fraud matters in recent years, frequently advising on freezing, proprietary, and disclosure injunctions. Jess has substantial experience in the execution of search orders and delivery up orders. Her strong focus on technology disputes includes acting on crypto asset recovery matters and advising on contentious matters arising from crypto exchange insolvencies and decentralised finance protocols. She has also advised on significant investigations and compliance matters, including investigations by the US Department of Justice and the Serious Fraud Office.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Jessica Lee assists clients in a broad range of civil fraud proceedings including litigation, investigations and asset tracing. She is also recognised by peers for her expertise in cases involving cryptofinance.

View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jess is a real up-and-coming star. She is very good.
Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jessica is carving out a real name for herself in the crypto-fraud and digital assets space. She is an absolute star.
Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She is very impressive in crypto and employment disputes with a fraud angle.
Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession