England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing
ONTIER LLP
Specialists in asset recovery and civil fraud, ONTIER LLP has also recently enhanced its reputation for its work in the digital assets space, including crypto. Oliver Cain leads the practice, leveraging a track record of handling cross-border disputes throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas; he is supported by Amy Harvey, an expert in interim remedies in addition to tracing and recovering proceeds.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Amy Harvey is a formidable litigator. She is excellent tracing assets through the most complex corporate structures. She has superb litigation instincts and appreciation of how points will play before a judge. First class.’
‘Amy Harvey is a key addition to the team: a practitioner with real civil fraud pedigree. She is well known and well respected in the market. Her work ethic and attention to detail are both exceptional.’
‘An excellent firm, Amy Harvey who has recently joined as a partner is a star.’
‘A growing niche fraud practice in an up-and-coming player in the London litigation market; they have recruited well and are well resourced and experienced litigators, offering a top-notch service in all levels of disputes.’
‘Amy Harvey - a recent recruit at partner level who has a wealth of experience in civil fraud disputes and is a hugely talented and skilled litigator. A delight to work with; efficient and engaging and never outplayed.’
‘Very hard-working, commercially-minded and client-focused.’
- 'Oliver Cain is a senior partner with huge experience and great client handling skills. He is a great litigator.'
Key clients
- Dr. Craig Wright
- Emar Al-Bayadir For Development & Trading Limited
- Tulip Trading Limited
- Cameroon Holdings Limited
- Ramona Ang
Work highlights
- Representing Tulip Trading Limited in proceedings brought in the English Courts against the developers of the BTC, BCH and ABC bitcoin networks in which it seeks an order requiring the developers to restore control of digital assets held on those networks worth between GBP2 billion and GBP3 billion.
- Representing Emar in respect of claims against (i) Siraj Karbhari; (ii) European Real Estate Investment Company LLP; and (iii) Oaklands London Property Limited arising out of a joint venture to invest in UK and European real estate with causes of action including fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, restitution and an account of profits.
- Representing Dr Wright in ongoing proceedings brought by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a US non-profit mutual association founded by Jack Dorsey, for itself and also as representative claimant on behalf of Square Inc, Payward Ventures Inc (Kraken), Microstrategy Inc and Coinbase Inc.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Oliver Cain