Our articles are written by experts in their field and include individual barristers, solicitors, academics, judges, and leading firms in relevant areas of practice. JIBFL offers authoritative insights into global banking and financial law, providing essential updates for legal practitioners and policymakers. Covering key topics like lending, security interests, derivatives, debt capital markets, banking and finance related disputes, crypto, FinTech and financial regulation, JIBFL serves as a trusted resource for navigating complex legal challenges and staying informed in the financial sector. If you would like to contribute, please email .

Hacked crypto-accounts, the English tort of breach of confidence and localising financial loss under Rome II

28 May 2024 / Author(s): Amy Held , Matthias Lehmann
Issue: November 2021 / Categories: Feature

In this article the authors consider Fetch.AI Ltd v Persons Unknown (15 July 2021, Unreported), an interim application made ex parte and heard in private, which demonstrates a concerning potential for divergence between the English and EU courts on the application of the Rome II Regulation.

If you are already a User, sign in
Or you can register free of charge to read a limited amount of subscriber content per month.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email directing you back to read this article in full.
Alternatively you can subscribe here to read unlimited content.