Crypto Legal offers an independent Expert Witness Service focused on forensic investigation and professional opinion within the realm of blockchain-based assets and digital financial infrastructure. We provide specialist insight and reporting in cases where a high degree of technical and legal complexity exists around cryptocurrencies, tokenised instruments, digital asset recovery, AML breaches, fraud allegations, and compliance failures.
We are instructed by law firms, corporate clients, compliance professionals, and regulatory advisors seeking precise and reliable interpretation of blockchain-related evidence. Our expert witness function is designed to support arbitration, regulatory action, internal governance reviews, fraud response, and other non-litigious proceedings requiring independent analysis and explanation of digital financial matters.
We provide expert reports, advisory input, and forensic findings across the following areas:
We undertake full-spectrum forensic analysis of cryptocurrency transactions across public and permissioned blockchains. Our team traces digital assets through wallets, exchanges, mixers, and smart contracts, identifying patterns of movement and potential laundering or concealment behaviours. Each analysis is performed using a blend of proprietary and industry-standard forensic tools, supported by detailed documentation of investigative methodology and findings. Where appropriate, we incorporate probabilistic attribution and behavioural analytics to draw conclusions about identity, intent, or risk level.
We issue professional, unbiased expert opinions in accordance with established standards, suitable for use in arbitration proceedings, regulatory investigations, internal hearings, and pre-settlement discussions. Our opinions may cover matters such as the valuation of disputed digital assets, the technical feasibility of alleged hacks or misappropriations, the analysis of compliance procedures in DeFi or CeFi environments, and attribution of control over specific wallet infrastructure. All expert opinions are presented in clear, structured formats suitable for scrutiny by regulators, arbitrators, and opposing parties.
Using advanced forensic techniques, we conduct attribution exercises to identify persons or entities associated with specific wallets or transaction sets. We assess transaction histories, behavioural signatures, and data from blockchain analytics platforms to make supported findings on whether a client or counterparty had control over a wallet, was the source or recipient of funds, or had knowledge of a transaction scheme. This capability is particularly valuable in fraud response, asset tracing, or disputes over beneficial ownership of assets held on-chain.
We provide detailed assessments of the provenance of digital assets, evaluating the legitimacy and risk profile of source funds. Our reports incorporate transaction lineage analysis, KYC verification assessment, and counterparty risk analysis. Clients often rely on these assessments for regulatory submissions, internal compliance audits, or investor reporting.
We are frequently retained by firms, boards, and compliance departments requiring an independent investigative report into blockchain-related issues, particularly where fraud, data compromise, or regulatory breach is suspected. We prepare confidential, detailed reports that set out findings on asset transfers, internal control failures, and transaction authorisation frameworks.
We provide expert insight into the technical underpinnings of smart contracts, token mechanics, and decentralised systems. In disputes involving failures of protocol design, exploit vectors, governance flaws, or unexpected asset behaviours, we assess whether system behaviour matched stated expectations or published documentation.
We review and provide opinions on the adequacy and implementation of compliance frameworks within virtual asset service providers (VASPs), DAOs, crypto exchanges, custodians, and fintech platforms. This includes evaluation of KYC/AML procedures, transaction monitoring systems, and internal controls relating to digital asset transfers.
Our firm provides critical input into fraud investigations where cryptoassets have been used to obscure identity, remove assets from corporate control, or evade sanctions and compliance protocols. We assist in reconstructing asset flows, determining recoverability prospects, and advising on appropriate next steps.
Each report issued as part of our expert witness service is constructed to evidentiary-grade standards. We include a full chain-of-custody narrative for any on-chain evidence reviewed, disclose all tools and datasets used in analysis, and articulate professional methodologies in accordance with forensic best practice.
Crypto Legal acts strictly as an independent advisor and expert witness. We do not engage in litigation or court appearances. Our work is strictly confined to non-contentious and advisory contexts. We engage on either a fixed-fee or hourly basis, depending on the complexity and scope of the matter.
Our expert team includes lawyers with deep blockchain experience, forensic investigators, and certified crypto compliance professionals. We combine legal insight with technical rigour to bridge the gap between complex digital asset systems and legal/regulatory frameworks.
This service is typically used in situations including disputes over ownership or custody of digital assets, AML breaches, fraud investigations, internal reviews, protocol failure assessments, and regulatory inquiries.
We welcome instructions from legal counsel, regulated entities, corporate clients, and international partners. All work is treated with full confidentiality and conducted in accordance with applicable data protection and regulatory requirements.
If you require expert insight into a digital asset matter or would like to engage our expert witness services, please contact us at info@cryptolegal.uk to evaluate your case accordingly.