Overview

Cyber crime investigations move quickly and are highly technical. They often involve activity across several international jurisdictions. Our barristers defend individuals and companies in high profile prosecutions brought by the Serious Fraud Office, the National Crime Agency, and international agencies such as the FBI.

We are known for our ability to adapt to new technologies and manage large volumes of digital material. Our focus is on explaining complex technical issues clearly, so that concepts such as blockchain anonymity or server systems can be properly understood by juries.

What This Area Covers

Our work in this area includes:

• Hacking, unauthorised access, and offences under the Computer Misuse Act
• Cyber enabled fraud, including phishing and the cloning of corporate systems
• Cryptocurrency laundering and the movement of digital assets
• Dark web and online marketplace financial crime
• Illegal streaming services, subscription fraud, and intellectual property offences
• International cyber conspiracies and FBI led operations
• Data interference and attacks on financial institutions

Our Expertise

We have defended in major cyber crime cases, including matters involving the hacking of large global companies and international online marketplace frauds investigated by the FBI.

Our barristers are experienced in challenging digital forensic evidence. This includes issues around digital footprints, hacking methods, and server data. We regularly work with technical experts to test claims about whether digital activity can be reliably linked to a particular individual.

We also have specific experience in cryptocurrency related cases. This includes complex arguments about the anonymity of digital currencies and blockchain tracing.

Whether representing clients accused of running illegal streaming services or defending allegations of cyber attacks on financial institutions, our advocacy is technically informed, commercially aware, and focused on challenging the prosecution’s digital case.