Members of Maitland Chambers  are at the forefront of developing the law in relation to cryptoassets across the UK and abroad, with barristers advising and acting as advocates in issues including ransomware attacks, fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platforms, initial coin offerings, NFTs and insolvent exchanges. In addition, the set’s expertise in cyber fraud and digital asset disputes, with Dean Armstrong KC specialising in the law relating to digital assets and the blockchain while also being able to assist clients with cyber insurance cases. Racheal Muldoon’s crypto and blockchain asset practice has involved contentious and non-contentious advice and representation in cryptoasset and blockchain asset related matters, including involvement in Osbourne v Persons Unknown Category A and Ors in which she secured interim injunctions for the claimant in the return of her misappropriated non-fungible tokens.

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Silks

Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Dean Armstrong KC
Dean Armstrong KC
Maitland Chambers
'Dean is at the top of his game.  Clients love him, which makes the job easier.  He always makes clients feel at ease and explains very complex legal issues in a clear and concise way.  A real strength to any legal team and is prepared to fight hard.' 

Juniors

Leading Juniors
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.
Racheal Muldoon
Racheal Muldoon
Maitland Chambers
‘Racheal is very knowledgeable, hard working and a good team member. She is evidently in high demand and works on a cross section of cases in the industry and is very much at the forefront of digital asset related matters.’
Darragh Connell
Darragh Connell
Maitland Chambers
'Darragh has a charming charisma that immediately garners goodwill in court and with his opponent, which can go a long way in hard fought litigation. He has a sixth sense in knowing what will and will not run in court.'