Our barristers are specialists in cyber crime and data protection, advising on both criminal prosecutions and compliance matters across the fast-moving world of digital law. With recognised expertise in technology-related offences and regulatory requirements, we act in some of the most complex and sensitive digital cases.
Our work spans the full range of cyber and data protection issues, including the Online Safety Act 2023, GDPR compliance, social media offences (such as harassment, stalking, trolling and so-called ‘revenge porn’), and crimes under the Computer Misuse Act. These include computer hacking, theft or unlawful release of private information, obtaining articles for use in computer misuse offences, and unauthorised acts impairing computer operation, such as virus release.
As one of the leading Business Crime sets, our barristers also have extensive experience in cyber-enabled fraud, including online banking fraud, identity theft and phishing.
Increasingly, we are instructed in cases involving cryptoassets. Our expertise includes acting for individuals and companies in relation to restraint, civil recovery and confiscation of cryptoassets, freezing orders and crypto-related fraud. We also advise on the regulatory aspects of cryptoassets, including anti-money laundering obligations, source-of-fund checks, suspicious activity and reporting.