Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: International Legal and Regulatory Challenges 2nd Edition

Dan Hyde writes, lectures and practises innovative law. A pioneer of the law as it applies to emerging tech he is a leading cybersecurity lawyer and advised the Law Commission on its recent review of cybersecurity and data protection law in the UK. He delivers talks around the World, is a Visiting Professor of Law at Queen Mary, University of London and has authored four published books on cybersecurity, cryptocurrency and blockchain regulation. He is a partner at the international law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys and has been instructed in a number of high profile, ground breaking cases which frequently involve elements of cyber and emerging tech. An Officer of the International Bar Association’s Business Crime Committee he has been described by the Legal 500 as “a lawyer of the highest calibre”. Dan’s commentaries on legal developments have broadcast on national and international television and radio and published by the quality press. Dan is interested in entrepreneurship and for relaxation plays squash and practices martial arts.

Sam Thomas is a barrister at 2 Bedford Row. Sam’s practice encompasses violent and financial crime, inquests and regulatory law. He provides written representations, advice and advocacy to clients facing the prospect of regulatory sanction. He has acted as a led Junior and a Junior alone in complex confiscation and cash forfeiture hearings.