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Lawrence Akka KC

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Information Technology

London (Bar)

18 years ranked

Cryptoassets

All Circuits

4 years ranked

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

9 years ranked

About

Provided by Twenty Essex

Practice Areas

Lawrence’s practice encompasses high value and technically complex commercial and contractual disputes. He specialises in cases involving new technologies, media and telecommunications, frequently with an international element. Lawrence is instructed to appear in courts at all levels. He also acts in numerous confidential IT, shipping, commodity and commercial arbitrations and mediations in the UK and abroad.

Career

Read a full summary of Lawrence's career on the Twenty Essex website

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Information Technology - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Lawrence Akka KC is active in a wide range of IT cases, ranging from those involving data security and telecommunications to cutting-edge work concerning blockchain and cryptocurrencies. His commercial sensibility makes him a popular choice for high-value technology disputes and major outsourcing processes. He has previously acted for notable broadcasters and software developers.

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Cryptoassets - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Lawrence Akka KC is a highly sought-after silk both for disputes involving cryptoassets and advisory work in the field. He co-authored the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce Legal Statement on Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts.

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Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Lawrence Akka KC has strong capabilities in the shipping and commodities space. He has significant experience in demurrage and charter issues, among a wide array of other matters. He also sits as an arbitrator.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is one of the leading technology lawyers at the bar. He is excellent person to work with. He is a guru on technology law.
Information TechnologyUK Bar
Lawrence is very bright and very pragmatic. He likes the detail is very good at crunching the detail quickly and being able to present arguments clearly.
Information TechnologyUK Bar
Lawrence has for many years been my go-to for technology related matters. He is just an exceptional brain in a very humble and thoughtful person. He is an absolute star.
Information TechnologyUK Bar
Lawrence is a very wise head, hugely experienced, user-friendly and has real expertise on issues around crypto.
CryptoassetsUK Bar
Lawrence is top-notch in this space.
CryptoassetsUK Bar
Lawrence is calm in his advocacy and has total confidence in himself, and so the court has complete confidence in him.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar