A senior Carter-Ruck solicitor, previously acting for the “Cryptoqueen” behind the OneCoin scandal, has successfully challenged a regulatory watchdog. The case highlights the principle that lawyers are entitled to represent unpopular or controversial clients without automatically breaching professional standards.
Professional Independence - Regulatory Limits - Rule of Law
‘cryptoqueen’ [Part 1]
The Case in Brief
A senior Carter-Ruck solicitor, previously acting for the “Cryptoqueen” behind the OneCoin scandal, has successfully challenged a regulatory watchdog. The case highlights the principle that lawyers are entitled to represent unpopular or controversial clients without automatically breaching professional standards.
Professional Independence - Regulatory Limits - Rule of Law