Exploring Crypto Assets in Family Proceedings

Introduction

Crypto is now an asset that lawyers are expected to understand. The Master of Rolls confirmed on 11 January 2022 that all lawyers should be familiar with crypto and this is especially important in family proceedings when these assets can be of a high value.

Case law in this area is limited, and there is little guidance from the Courts on how to manage these assets effectively. Judges are not always au fait with crypto, and so it is important for you to understand it thoroughly to avoid misunderstandings in proceedings and to ensure that your arguments are accurate and effective.

This virtual classroom seminar is for those practitioners who have had crypto cross their desk but they would like to enhance their understanding of how crypto can be managed within proceedings. It explores different scenarios where you may have crypto in family proceedings, and how they can be addressed effectively.

This live session will involve working in groups with other attendees, discussing possible decisions, and understanding the options available. You will be able to freely ask questions and explore scenarios to better understand how you would need to address crypto in various circumstances. The presenter is familiar with crypto both in family law and from a technological perspective and so all areas of crypto can be freely explored within this session.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• How to value crypto in proceedings
• How to raise questions regarding crypto in disclosure
• How to accurately disclose crypto in disclosure
• How to divide crypto between parties
• How to secure crypto during proceedings
• Possible pitfalls of crypto proceedings

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.