Digital assets and litigation - square pegs in round holes?

Although the cryptoasset marketplace is a hot target for frauds, victims still face uncertainty in the courts over whether their item is 'property', if a third party could be deemed liable and how cryptoassets should be valued. Sarah Murray of Stevens & Bolton discusses some of the legal issues in play.

Sarah Murray (+44 (0)1483 734207, sarah.murray@stevens-bolton.com) is head of the commercial litigation practice and international practice group at law firm Stevens & Bolton, where she handles a wide range of commercial disputes.

Although the cryptoasset marketplace is a hot target for frauds, victims still face uncertainty in the courts over whether their item is 'property', if a third party could be deemed liable and how cryptoassets should be valued. Sarah Murray of Stevens & Bolton discusses some of the legal issues in play.