Crypto Tax 101 for Private Client, Family & Litigation Lawyers

Description

Sponsored by Clive Emson Auctioneers

Private Client, Family and litigation lawyers, please join us as Chris Barnard gives non-specialist solicitors enough grounding in crypto and the UK tax position to:

• Spot when crypto is in the picture (even when clients don’t volunteer it).
• Understand the main tax and disclosure risks.
• Know when to bring in a specialist and what information to ask for.

The webinar will cover:

1. Why crypto matters now for private client work
2. Crypto and blockchain in plain English
3. Key UK tax principles solicitors need to know
4. Where crypto turns up on your files
5. Practical red flags and questions to ask
6. Working with specialists and software
7. Q&A

The Speaker:

Chris Barnard is an award‑winning chartered certified accountant and founder of both Collective Concept and Crypto Concepts. Crypto Concepts is a specialist practice dedicated to being proactive and useful in the field of crypto tax and accounting.

Chris began his career in audit and completed further training in tax, going on to work across both Top‑20 accountancy firms and innovative digital practices.

Today he helps high‑net‑worth individuals and fast‑growing SMEs navigate the evolving crypto landscape—covering Tax planning, income, CGT, staking/yield, record‑keeping and disclosure—while integrating robust controls and clear reporting.

Recognised for cutting through jargon and delivering practical advice, Chris brings real‑world experience from both traditional and digital accounting to the topic of digital assets, focusing on Tax planning, compliance, risk reduction and commercially sound decision‑making.