Astraea Group appoints a Client Engagement Director and Professional Support Lawyer to the team.
The Citywealth Top 50 Crypto Professionals celebrates the trailblazers in the cryptocurrency and digital assets industry.
In yesterday’s print version of London’s City Am the members of the Crypto AM Council were announced.
James Ramsden KC commented:
“I am excited to be included alongside Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond, the Hon Albert Isola, Law Commissioner Professor Sarah Green, Dr Lisa Cameron MP and the inspirational James Bowater.
We are delighted to announce that Nina Stewart FCA has been shortlisted for “Woman of the Year – FinTech/Crypto” in Citywealth’s Powerwomen Awards 2024.
In an article for Digital Bytes, James Ramsden KC comments on the Law Commission’s final paper in its project on digital assets.
Astraea Group is pleased to announce that effective 1 July 2023, Robert Bedford has been promoted to Partner.
Courts have upheld decisions confirming the Statis’ entitlement to enforce against Swedish assets and dismissing claims that the Statis’ creditors have conspired to enforce a tainted award.
At this year’s Crypto AM Solstice, James Ramsden KC will join a panel discussing whether the UK government is taking crypto seriously.
Astraea Group, the multidisciplinary ABS law firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Piers Rake as a Partner from July 2023.
In an article for CryptoAM, Astraea Group comments on the current discussion about whether the cryptoasset industry should be regulated as gambling or under financial services frameworks.
Astraea Group is pleased to announce that Joe Young has joined the firm as a Legal Director.
In an article for Digital Bytes, James Ramsden KC comments on the Upper Tribunal’s oversight of the FCA’s regulatory decisions.
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Future of Legal Services Innovation (Alternative Legal Service Provider) at this year's Legal Innovation Awards.
In an interview with Citywealth’s Karen Jones, James Ramsden KC has given his insights into Binance’s institutional custody offering.
In an article and podcast for Digital Bytes, James Ramsden KC provides his view on the recent Court of Appeal judgment in Tulip Trading.
This morning the Court of Appeal in London (Lewison, Popplewell & Birss LJJ) gave judgment in the claim by Tulip Trading Ltd against sixteen developers alleged to be responsible for the operation of the Bitcoin network.
On 31 January, the Supreme Court of Gibraltar dismissed claims brought by Tolkynneftegaz LLP (“TNG”) and its bankruptcy manager.
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Boutique Law Firm of the Year (1-10 Employees) at this year's Modern Law Awards.
Astraea Group is delighted that James Ramsden KC has been invited to join the Satoshi Roundtable in Dubai from 2nd to 7th February 2023.
On 16 January 2023, the Swedish Court of Appeal reaffirmed that the Stati Parties, holders of a confirmed US$ 500 million SCC award, are entitled to enforce against Sovereign Wealth Fund assets held in the jurisdiction and valued at approximately US$ 76 million.
On 9 January the Amsterdam District Court handed down the latest judgment in relation to the Stati Parties’ efforts to obtain recognition and enforcement in the Netherlands of a confirmed SCC arbitral award.
Rory Mulchrone has secured the approval of an Agreed Outcome between the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Stephen David Jones – recently described by The Times as “Britain’s most corrupt solicitor” – whereby Mr Jones made full admissions to the regulator’s case and was struck off the Roll of Solicitors.
James Ramsden KC presented a keynote at the European Union’s Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering & Countering the Financing of Terrorism early today in Amman, Jordan.
James Ramsden KC has been shortlisted for Barrister of the Year in Citywealth’s Magic Circle Awards 2023.
James Ramsden KC will deliver a keynote speech and speak on a panel at City AM’s Crypto AM Summit which is being held on 23 & 24 November in London.
Today judgment was handed down in the appeal by Margaret & Patrick Hetherington against their striking off the Roll of Solicitors after a finding of dishonesty by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in August 2021.
Today James Ramsden KC leads a forum on cross border claims with an emphasis on crypto currency disputes at the Citywealth 2022 Forum at the Marriott Grosvenor House, London.
On 6th September James Ramsden QC of Astraea Group is to lead a presentation on crypto asset claims and trust law at the 2022 Cambridge University International Symposium on Economic Crime. It is a return invitation for James, having jointly presented with Kroll at the 2021 edition.
Today judgment was handed down in the appeal by Margaret & Patrick Hetherington against their striking off the Roll of Solicitors after a finding of dishonesty by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in August 2021.
Today James Ramsden KC leads a forum on cross border claims with an emphasis on crypto currency disputes at the Citywealth 2022 Forum at the Marriott Grosvenor House, London.
On 6th September James Ramsden QC of Astraea Group is to lead a presentation on crypto asset claims and trust law at the 2022 Cambridge University International Symposium on Economic Crime. It is a return invitation for James, having jointly presented with Kroll at the 2021 edition.
Astraea Group is pleased to announce that Rory Mulchrone has joined the firm as Counsel.
Astraea Group is pleased to participate in the “Access to the Bar Placement Scheme” this summer. The Scheme is intended to widen and encourage access to the Bar for those who are presently under-represented in the profession…
Astraea Group has been appointed global counsel in the enforcement claim against the Republic of Kazakhstan arising from an Investor-State arbitral award in the Stokholm Chambers of Commerce under the Energy Charter Treaty.
The much anticipated judgment in Tulip Trading Ltd v Bitcoin Association for BSV & others [2022] EWHC 667 (Ch) was published this morning…
James Ramsden QC led the Counsel team in a significant jurisdictional dispute in which judgment was handed down on 5th November 2021.
Astraea Group is pleased to announce that Matthew Allan was elected President of Westminster & Holborn Law Society (“WHLS”) on 19 October.
Astraea Group is pleased to announce James Ramsden QC has been nominated for pro bono QC of the year in Advocate’s Bar Pro Bono Awards.
James Ramsden QC represented the Solicitors Regulation Authority, in the prosecution of Margaret and Patrick Hetherington for professional misconduct, in relation to their involvement as advisers in unregulated investment schemes…
James Ramsden QC was published in Friday’s edition of Butterworths Journal of International Banking & Financial Law…
James Ramsden QC and Nina Stewart FCA, the co-founders of Astraea Group Limited, are pleased to announce that as from 23rd September 2021, the firm will be providing Private Client services in addition to its existing service offering. In connection with the expansion of the practice, the firm has appointed James Badcock as a Consultant, effective the same date.
James Ramsden QC has been invited to speak at the Crypto AM London Blockchain & DeFi Summit on 29th September.
Astraea Group co-founder and crypto law expert James Ramsden QC is speaking at the University of Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime on Tuesday 7th September 2021.
James Ramsden QC, acting for the Solicitors Regulation Authority, secured the conviction for professional misconduct of Margaret & Patrick Hetherington after a six day hearing before the Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal which concluded on 9th August 2021.
James Ramsden QC and Nina Stewart, the co-founders of Astraea Group Limited are pleased to announce that Rebecca McEneaney has joined the firm as Legal Executive, together with Rachel Bertie as Legal Assistant.
James Ramsden QC has been invited to speak at the Cambridge Economic Crime Symposium on 7th September 2021 at Jesus College Cambridge.
James Ramsden QC, leading Rob Bedford, Morgan Wolfe & Rachel Bertie is instructed by Seerak Offshore PTE Ltd in defence of Singapore proceedings arising out of the arrest of the freight tanker “Sam Purpose” off Lagos, Nigeria. The claim concerns important conflict of law and anti-suit issues.
James Ramsden QC of Astraea Group has been instructed by international law firm Bird & Bird in defence of a claim by a Seychelles domiciled trust company alleging loss caused by a computer hack alleged to have occurred in the UK.
On 20th July 2021 judgment on appeal was handed down in Atkinson & Mummery v GPDL, Varma & Others [2021] EWHC 2027 (Ch).
Astraea Group Partner James Ramsden QC will be discussing decentralised finance regulation at the Crypto AM DeFi & Digital Inclusion Online Summit on 20 May – panel start time 5:25pm BST.
In 2015 Michael Shrimpton, a former barrister and immigration judge, was convicted and sentenced to 12 months in prison for hoax bomb threats (during the London 2012 Games) and possession of indecent images of children. Following this conviction, Mr Shrimpton’s registration as a barrister was suspended by the Bar Standards Board (“BSB”).
Earlier this month Astraea Group’s James Ramsden QC and Nina Stewart joined Alix Partners’ Tom Scampion, Mark Doughty and David J. White to discuss the unique legal and regulatory challenges posed by cryptocurrencies.
Astraea Group’s James Ramsden QC and Nina Stewart will join AlixPartners on Tuesday 13 April 2021 at 3pm GMT for a live virtual discussion of the legal and regulatory challenges facing cryptocurrencies.
James Ramsden QC and Nina Stewart, the co-founders of Astraea Group Limited, the recently launched ABS law firm, are pleased to announce that Robert Bedford has joined the firm as Legal Director, together with solicitors Matthew Allan and Morgan Wolfe.
James Ramsden QC and Nina Stewart FCA today announce the launch of Astraea Group Limited, an ABS law firm specialising in Commercial Dispute Resolution, Civil Fraud, Fintech & Cyber Fraud, Regulatory, Compliance and Public Law.