David Lee

Law firm Fladgate’s emerging crypto practice is premised on its broad expertise across a number of fields. ‘We liaise with colleagues, and then draw on the right areas of expertise and where it interacts with the world,’ says David Lee, who advises entrepreneurs in blockchain and crypto-asset based businesses.

The firm's fintech team offers a wide range of services related to cryptocurrency – from initial coin offerings to crypto asset regulation. The international dimension of the department’s practice is growing, and it maintains strong links with ‘crypto-friendly’ jurisdictions.

With regulation a looming issue on the field, Lee emphasises the importance of ‘signposting’ the direction of travel to clients. ‘It’s all about advising our clients on how best to mitigate potential problems,’ he says.