Asim Arshad

I advise individuals, businesses and institutions on disputes, as well as regulatory and compliance matters, with a particular focus on the cryptoassets and blockchain sector. In practice, I help clients resolve complex disputes involving cryptoassets, and supporting organisations to operate confidently in an increasingly scrutinised environment.

A significant part of my work involves cryptoasset disputes and recovery. If you have been the victim of a crypto fraud, I focus on swift, practical steps to secure evidence, protect your position and maximise the prospects of recovery.

I act for clients who have suffered theft, fraud or misappropriation, as well as those dealing with contractual disputes involving tokens, exchanges, platforms, mining operations and Web3 projects. I advise on early protective measures to support cryptoasset recovery, including disclosure strategies, injunctive relief and freezing orders, and I am experienced in coordinating cross-border issues where assets or counterparties sit in different jurisdictions. I take a discreet, outcomes-focused approach, keeping advice clear and focused on protecting your position and maximising recovery.

Alongside contentious work, I advise on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to cryptoasset businesses and the organisations that interact with them. In particular, I often advise on issues that arise around new token projects and the wider commercial and regulatory arrangements that sit behind them.

I support clients who want to use crypto wealth within the traditional financial system, particularly for UK property transactions. I help evidence source of funds and, where appropriate, source of wealth, and I assist where banks or counterparties raise concerns about crypto derived funds, including account restrictions, freezes, delayed transfers and enhanced due diligence queries.

I work closely with you throughout, translating complexity into clear next steps and delivering an outcome that fits your objectives.

Expertise in

• Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Cryptoasset litigation
• Crypto fraud and asset recovery
• Contract Disputes
• Cross-border disputes and enforcement
• Civil fraud
• Crypto Source of funds & Source of wealth
• Property purchases using crypto wealth
• Crypto Financial Promotions and marketing compliance
• Cryptoasset wealth support, estate and succession planning.

Testimonials

“On behalf of NiceHash Ltd, I would like to thank you for your extremely correct and professional attitude. The work was done in an exemplary manner, professionally, quickly and efficiently. All credit also goes to the coordinator, Mr Asim Arshad, who ensured transparent and efficient work, communication and implementation at all times. NiceHash is a global brand in the cryptoindustry with a worldwide presence. We have experience working with law firms in a wide range of jurisdictions. I can safely say that you are at the forefront of our positive experience in this field to date.” - NiceHash Ltd

“The team conducted a legal review of our whitepaper and proposed token mechanics providing exactly the level of expertise we were looking for. A quick turn around from the moment I sent an enquiry through the website and a professional and efficient experience with Asim.” - Legal Opinion and advice on an NFT project

“We worked with Asim to develop the whitepaper for a cryptoasset that adheres to a set of overarching standards which allow us to operate our token and platform in a permissible manner across the majority of the world. Asim’s support and diligence has been instrumental in allowing us to operate effectively.” - Commercial and Regulatory advice for a cryptoasset launch and P2E platform

“When this event started it took me by surprise. I did not know where to go for legal help. I did talk to several law firms. One of them was a reported scam in Reddit and others did not give me much confidence about their knowledge about the subject. Asim was the only one who knew what to do.

"I feel we as a company can start to put this bad experience behind us and focus on what we do best without distraction and that’s all down to the brilliant work of Asim. I honestly can’t sing his praises enough. I’ve never been in this position before where I'm losing sleep, stressing out because I don’t know this legal process and how to fight it. Thanks to you and the appointment of Asim, everything changed and we soon began to relax more and more with every call/email from Asim."  - Client recovering a significant amount of lost bitcoin