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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Major Litigation.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving White Collar, Fraud & Investigation.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Digital & Cryptocurrency Litigation.
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- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: White Collar, Fraud & Investigation
- Focus: Digital & Cryptocurrency Litigation
Selected Mandate
Litigation of claims against directors exercising fraudulent control over corporate crypto-wallets and assets.
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