BSQ is at the forefront of defending and advising individuals and companies facing issues related to crypto assets

BSQ Partner Roger Sahota is well known for his expertise in this field, having been involved in some of the largest domestic and international crypto-asset criminal cases to da e. Currently, Roger represents Yadi Zhang in criminal proceedings following the seizure of approximately 60,000 BTC, valued at £3 billion as of April 2024. Additionally, he is defending Ms. Zhang in a ground-breaking civil recovery investigation involving seized BTC holdings, including one of the world's largest bitcoin wallets.

Roger Sahota's extensive experience positions him as one of the leading experts in the country in the field of crypto assets investigations and prosecutions. He provides regular advice on a wide range of crypto-related issues, including:

1. AML advice for individuals and companies with significant BTC holdings.

2. Search Warrants: Assisting clients in challenging the issuance and execution of search warrants related to crypto assets.

3. Restraint and Freezing Orders: Advising clients on legal strategies to challenge restraint orders imposed on crypto-assets.

4. Asset Detention Applications: Providing counsel on applications for the detention of assets linked to crypto-related investigations or proceedings.

5. Forfeiture: Representing clients facing civil forfeiture proceedings concerning crypto assets.

6. Disclosure Applications: Guiding clients through the process of responding to disclosure applications in connection with crypto asset investigations.

7. Part V POCA 2002 Recovery Proceedings: Offering strategic advice and representation in Part V civil recovery proceedings aimed at recovering assets, including crypto assets, believed to be the proceeds of crime.

8. Criminal Prosecutions – representing defendants in prosecutions for money laundering or other crypt- related POCA 2002 offences.

9. Interpol Red Notices – applying to the CCIF for crypto asset related notices to be deleted.

Among his notable cases, Roger has represented the CFO of Terraform Labs in connection with the collapse of stable coin TerraUSD and cryptocurrency Luna in regard to applying to delete an Interpol Red Notice issued by South Korea. He also advises high-net-worth individuals with substantial crypto asset holdings on regulatory and criminal exposure and risk. His experience includes representing a client in an FBI/DOJ investigation and freezing order proceedings related to BTC transactions on the Binance platform in the US.

For advice and assistance on crypto-related investigations, prosecutions, or regulatory compliance, please contact our London offices at 0044 203 858 0841.

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