Max specialises in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving claims of civil fraud and asset recovery for High-Net-Worth individuals, liquidators, and corporates. His practice has a particular focus on digital assets. He is part of the team acting for the Claimants in the landmark cryptocurrency case that is listed for appeal in the DIFC in January 2024.

He has litigated in the courts of the DIFC and ADGM in the Middle East, in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Privy Council in England, and as far afield as in the Cayman Islands, Tanzania and Singapore. He also has extensive experience of complex multi-party LCIA arbitrations.

Max is a founder member of the Middle East chapter of the Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Group (CFAAR) and co-author of the UAE chapter of the Law Review’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Review. He regularly speaks and writes on all aspects of digital asset law and regulation across the Middle East.

Max is admitted to practise in England and Wales and before the courts of the DIFC and ADGM.