Dylan Joshua Wright
Senior Partner, Head of Trading & Investment Fraud Recovery, Kavellon Law LLC
Dylan Joshua Wright is a formidable and highly respected solicitor in the UK legal sector, renowned for his exceptional prowess in the challenging field of Trading Scam Recovery. As a Senior Partner at Kavellon Law LLC, he leads a dedicated team in pursuing and recovering significant losses for victims of sophisticated online trading frauds, including bogus investment platforms, cryptocurrency trading scams, and complex derivatives schemes. Dylan’s reputation is built on his forensic attention to detail, strategic litigation skills, and a deep understanding of financial markets, regulatory frameworks, and the often elaborate structures used by fraudsters.
Education & Training
University College London (UCL)
LLM in Corporate & Financial Law (Distinction) - Specialization in financial regulation, securities law, and investment funds.
University of Durham
LLB (Hons) in Law (First Class Honours)
BPP University Law School
Legal Practice Course (Commendation)
CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment) Level 4 Investment Advice Diploma
Provides a practical understanding of financial instruments and markets, crucial for understanding trading scams.
Certified Fraud Investigator (CFI)
(International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators - IAFCI) - Enhances his ability to conduct investigations and identify fraudulent schemes.
Advanced Training in Digital Forensics & Crypto Asset Tracing
(specific courses on blockchain analytics and evidence collection for digital assets).
Practice Areas
- Trading Scam Recovery (Core Specialisation):
- Representing individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients who have lost funds through fraudulent online trading platforms, investment scams, and fake brokerage firms.
- Litigating against platform operators, introducers, payment processors, and associated entities involved in sophisticated trading frauds (e.g., Forex scams, binary options fraud, commodities fraud, stock manipulation schemes).
- Pursuing civil fraud claims (e.g., deceit, misrepresentation, conspiracy to defraud) to recover assets.
- Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud: Specialising in the recovery of digital assets lost through fraudulent crypto exchanges, fake ICOs/NFTs, crypto Ponzi schemes, and other blockchain-related investment scams.
- International Asset Tracing & Freezing: Expertise in obtaining and enforcing worldwide freezing orders, proprietary injunctions, and disclosure orders to secure assets across multiple jurisdictions.
- Regulatory Liaison & Redress: Advising clients on engaging with financial regulators (e.g., FCA, CySEC, ASIC) and leveraging regulatory findings or enforcement actions in civil recovery proceedings.
- Enforcement of Foreign Judgments & Arbitral Awards: Expertise in enforcing judgments obtained against fraudsters in other jurisdictions within the UK, and vice-versa.
- White-Collar Crime (Victim Representation): Acting for victims of broader financial crimes, including sophisticated investment schemes and corporate fraud.
Membership
- The Law Society of England and Wales: Active and registered solicitor, playing a role in advocating for legal standards.
- Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA): A highly active member, often presenting on the complexities of online investment fraud and recovery strategies.
- Financial Services Lawyers Association (FSLA): Engaged in discussions on financial market regulations and their application to fraud recovery.
- Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR) (Associate Member): Reflecting his expertise in commercial litigation related to financial disputes.
- Blockchain & Crypto Assets Lawyers Association (BCALA): A key member, contributing to the evolving legal framework for digital assets and advocating for investor protection.
- International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI): Leverage this network for intelligence and insights into financial crime trends.
- Arbitration & ADR Group, City of London Law Society: Given the international nature of many trading scams, alternative dispute resolution is often explored.
Honors & Awards
- Chambers & Partners: Ranked as a "Leading Individual" or "Band 1" in Civil Fraud or Financial Services Disputes, with specific commendation for his pioneering work in investment/trading scam recovery.
- Legal 500: Consistently listed as a "Leading Individual" or "Hall of Fame" for Civil Fraud and/or Financial Crime, often highlighted for his innovative approach to tracing and recovering assets from complex trading schemes.
- "Investment Fraud Lawyer of the Year" Award: (from a specialist financial fraud or litigation awards body) - Recognising his significant contributions and landmark recoveries in this niche area.
- "Litigator of the Year" (Boutique Firm): (from a national legal publication like The Lawyer or Legal Business) - For his exceptional courtroom skills and strategic successes.
- Global Leaders in Asset Recovery (Who's Who Legal): Consistently included as a top practitioner in the global asset recovery sphere.
- Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Award: (Shortlisted or Winner) - For innovative use of legal strategies or technology in recovering assets from sophisticated trading scams.