Outer Temple Chambers
‘Andrew is a true leader in the field of complex commercial dispute resolution at the highest level. His advocacy and ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and effectively on highly complex matters is superb.’
Outer Temple Chambers has a strong practice in law relating to crypto assets, blockchain and smart contacts. Members of chambers find strength in cryptoasset recovery and regulations related to cryptocurrencies, with Justina Stewart involved in a number of cross-border cases involving alleged fraud. Helen Pugh appeared inEllis v Digitplan and Ellis v Shehadi involving the cross-border tracing of digital currency through exchanges and digital wallets, which arose out of an alleged multi-million pound cryptocurrency fraud heard in the Commercial Court.
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- 'Sam Carter is commercial, ambitious and switched on, and incredibly effective at identifying the right advocate for a matter.'
- 'OTC barristers (also when they work in cross-functional teams) continue to deliver work at the highest level of quality in a pragmatic, client-centric and cost-effective manner.'
- 'Outer Temple have a strong sanctions team, and several very good counsel in the crypto and commercial disputes spaces.'
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Juniors
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Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Helen is an exceptionally bright advocate who is able to communicate difficult points in a relaxed manner. She sees the key points immediately, and will roll up her sleeves to help get the job done.’
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Henry is all-round excellent, well beyond his years. He genuinely goes far beyond what might be expected of counsel, likely because he is curious, intellectual and determined, both to find a solution and for his clients.’
Leading Juniors
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Helen is an exceptionally bright advocate who is able to communicate difficult points in a relaxed manner. She sees the key points immediately, and will roll up her sleeves to help get the job done.’
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Henry is all-round excellent, well beyond his years. He genuinely goes far beyond what might be expected of counsel, likely because he is curious, intellectual and determined, both to find a solution and for his clients.’