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Byers v Saudi National Bank: bona fide purchase, knowing receipt and crypto litigation

18 March 2024 / Author(s): Nik Yeo
Issue: February 2024 / Categories: Feature

In this article Nik Yeo looks at how the Supreme Court’s decision in Byers has clarified important differences between the bona fide purchase defence to an equitable proprietary claim and the distinct personal claim for knowing receipt, particularly relevant in litigation against recipients of cryptoassets.

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