Mark Lorrell is a chancery barrister specialising in insolvency, civil fraud, crypto fraud & property litigation.
Mark Lorrell is a senior barrister at Millennium Chambers in London practicing in the courts of England and Wales, specializing in civil fraud and cutting-edge cryptocurrency fraud . With over 20 years of experience in complex commercial disputes, he delivers clear, jargon-free advocacy and legal advice for businesses and individuals facing high-stakes challenges . Based at Millennium Chambers in London, Mark combines strategic insight with a client-focused approach to help clients navigate fraud cases with confidence .
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About Mark
Services
Mark offers a full range of legal services to address fraud and commercial disputes at every stage. His expertise includes:
Courtroom Advocacy: Strong representation in court hearings and trials, drawing on Mark’s extensive High Court experience in complex cases .
Legal Advice & Strategy: Clear, practical guidance to prevent or resolve disputes, helping clients understand their options and plan the best course of action.
Asset Tracing & Recovery: Instructing the countries leading tracing experts locating and recovering hidden or misappropriated assets – including cryptocurrency assets – through thorough investigation and equitable tracing principles .
Freezing Orders & Injunctions: Obtaining urgent court orders to freeze assets and other injunctions that protect clients’ interests and preserve funds in fraud cases .
(Mark also handles related matters such as professional negligence claims, contract disputes, and arbitration, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to each case.)
What Sets Mark Apart
Proven Experience: Over two decades of litigation success, including leading roles in multi-million-pound fraud trials and complex cross-border cases .
Fraud & Crypto Specialist: Deep expertise in traditional civil fraud and the emerging field of cryptocurrency fraud, with the know-how to trace digital assets in sophisticated fraud schemes .
Strategic & Approachable: Renowned for “outside-the-box” problem solving and an approachable, client-focused style – Mark finds creative solutions while communicating in plain English .
Trusted by Clients: From small businesses to high-net-worth individuals, a wide range of clients – including Times Rich List entrepreneurs – have relied on Mark’s dedication and results .
Get in Touch
If you need help with a civil fraud or cryptocurrency matter, feel free to reach out. Mark is Public Access accredited , which means you can engage his services directly or through your solicitor – whichever works best for you. For enquiries or to discuss a potential case, contact Mark through Millennium Chambers to find out how he can help protect your interests.
Articles / blogs
- Hot vs Cold Crypto Wallets: Technical Differences and Legal Implications in Insolvency
Unlock the secrets of digital asset control with our deep dive into hot and cold wallets. Discover how key custody impacts legal ownership and insolvency scenarios. Dive into the balance of convenience and security in the crypto world. Learn more about safeguarding your assets in this crucial guide. - Freezing crypto wallets: Emergency interim orders.
Cryptocurrency exchanges face urgent court injunctions in England, with freezing and proprietary orders frequently granted without prior notice. Learn how these powerful measures are shaping crypto-asset recovery strategies. - Fraud and hacking in crypto currency transactions.
In *The Beekeeper* (2024), retired teacher Eloise Parker becomes the target of a phishing scam, losing over $2 million from charity funds. This chilling tale mirrors modern UK fraud tactics, where scammers exploit remote access and false representations under the Fraud Act 2006 and Computer Misuse Act 1990. Discover how these schemes work and why they remain so dangerous. - Why Lord Devlin described the jury as ‘the lamp that shows that freedom lives.’
Trial by Jury: A History of Liberty’s Final Safeguard London, 1670 – A tense hush fell over the courtroom at the Old Bailey. Twelve men – a jury of ordinary Londoners – sat gaunt and unyielding after two nights locked up without food, water, or heat. They had been imprisoned by a furious judge forContinue reading “Why Lord Devlin described the jury as ‘the lamp that shows that freedom lives.’” - Trafalgar and the question of knowledge: How the High Court investigates ‘blind eyed wilfulness.’
Nelson’s infamous blind-eye gesture in Trafalgar Pension Fraud epitomizes deliberate ignorance—a calculated choice to see only what one wants to see. This deliberate blindness highlights the law’s scrutiny of defendants’ knowledge in civil fraud cases. - How to represent yourself in the courts of England & Wales.
Embark on your first court hearing with confidence by mastering the art of paperwork and evidence. Your claim form is your handshake, setting the stage for your case. Gather evidence early to prove your story clearly, ensuring your message is heard loud and clear by the judge. - A Bench‑Made History of Crypto Litigation in England & Wales (2018–2025)
How judges, one decision at a time, engineered the common law for digital assets 1) The question that wouldn’t fit the old boxes (2018–2019) Nineteenth‑century categories—things in possession and things in action—were never going to map neatly onto strings of code. The first English judges to be asked for urgent relief over Bitcoin and otherContinue reading “A Bench‑Made History of Crypto Litigation in England & Wales (2018–2025)”