1 March 2023

James Brockhurst publication ‘Cryptoassets for Private Clients: A Practitioner’s Guide’ named Book of the Month at Wildy & Sons

Private Wealth Partner, James Brockhurst, has published his book entitled ‘Cryptoassets for Private Clients: A Practitioner’s Guide’. Butterworths are the publisher.

This practical and authoritative text is aimed at legal practitioners in the UK and other common law jurisdictions and covers the issues of cryptoassets and blockchain technology.

James has channelled his years of practice in cryptoassets and both UK and international trusts and tax into the guide which includes, over the course of ten detailed chapters:

  • A primer on cryptoassets and blockchain technology
  • In-depth coverage of the primary structures and forms of cryptoassets and their legal status
  • Practical chapters on smart contracts, Non-Fungible Tokens and Decentralised Finance
  • Insights on the practice of cryptoassets as they relate to trusts, estate planning, probate, and wills
  • Analysis of complex legal issues around cryptoassets, including tax considerations and private client regulation

The book also includes contributions from Alex Tamosius, Rory Carter and Zahava Rosenthal. The forward is by the Rt Hon Lord Neuberger, former President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

Cryptoassets for Private Clients: A Practitioner’s Guide is currently listed as ‘Book of the Month’ on Wildy & Sons Ltd and can be ordered here.

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