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Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson
Senior Solicitor & Crypto Asset Investigator
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Date of Birth: 18 March 1989 — Pisces / Earth Snake
Senior Solicitor / Crypto Loss Investigator, ARI Analytics Services, London, UK — since 15.06.2021
Specializing in cryptocurrency fraud investigations, digital asset recovery, blockchain forensics, and regulatory compliance in decentralized finance (DeFi). Leading cross-jurisdictional cases involving crypto theft, investment scams, and exchange fraud.
Education
- 2007–2011 — Faculty of Law, King’s College London, United Kingdom
First Class Honours (Major in Commercial & Technology Law) - 2012–2013 — LL.M. in International Banking Law & Financial Regulation, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), United Kingdom
Dissertation: “Regulatory Challenges in Cryptocurrency Markets”
Professional Experience
2021–Present — Senior Solicitor / Crypto Loss Investigator, ARI Analytics Services, London, UK
- Conducting end-to-end investigations of crypto scams, exchange hacks, and rug pulls
- Utilizing blockchain forensics tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, CipherTrace) to trace stolen assets
- Advising victims of NFT fraud, DeFi exploits, and romance scams involving cryptocurrency
- Collaborating with international legal teams on cross-border asset freezing and recovery
- Providing expert witness testimony in crypto-related litigation
2018–2021 — Senior Associate, Bremen and Partners Ltd., London & Frankfurt
- Led investigations into cryptocurrency fraud and Ponzi schemes
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies on cybercrime cases
- Advised institutional investors on blockchain security and smart contract audits
- Developed internal protocols for crypto asset tracing and recovery
2016–2018 — Associate Solicitor, Stanton & Partners Limited, London, UK
- Managed high-value contractual disputes and debt recovery proceedings
- Advised fintech startups on regulatory compliance (FCA framework)
- Represented clients in financial mis-selling claims and insurance disputes
2014–2016 — Trainee Solicitor / Associate, Ernst & Young LLP, London, UK
- Assisted in forensic accounting investigations and corporate fraud cases
- Conducted legal due diligence for M&A transactions exceeding £50 million
- Supported litigation teams in commercial disputes and asset tracing
Professional Expertise
- Cryptocurrency fraud investigation and blockchain forensics
- Digital asset recovery and cross-chain tracing
- Regulatory compliance (FCA, AML/CTF, GDPR)
- Corporate investigations and white-collar crime
- Smart contract analysis and DeFi security
- Civil litigation and dispute resolution
- International cooperation with law enforcement agencies
Position / Role
Senior Solicitor and Crypto Asset Investigator at ARI Analytics Services, specializing in cryptocurrency fraud investigations, blockchain forensics, and cross-border digital asset recovery.
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