London Area, United Kingdom
Dylan Silvain is a Paralegal at Edmonds Marshall McMahon, working across the firm’s practice areas. He graduated from the University of York in 2023 and has gained valuable legal experience with firms including Mishcon de Reya, Euclid Law, and Wordley Partnership Solicitors. Dylan has played a key role in the firm’s development of innovative technology‑driven solutions, assisting in the creation of an AI‑powered case assessment tool, CryptoBot, for crypto‑related enquiries. This tool enables the firm to rapidly extract and assess key information, allowing clients to receive early and effective advice on the recovery of digital assets. Prior to this, Dylan assisted in negotiating a commercial agreement with blockchain analytics provider Chainalysis. The partnership enables investigators to trace crypto assets across the blockchain, providing lawyers with the evidential foundation required to advise on recovery strategies. Dylan’s current responsibilities include assisting with large‑scale disclosure exercises, preparing bundles, tracing crypto assets, supporting fee‑earners on crypto‑related matters, and producing articles on behalf of the firm. His most widely read article explores how artificial intelligence is likely to disrupt and reshape the traditional business model of law firms.
My blog aims to: • Highlights the harm caused by financial crime. • Exemplify the public’s vulnerability to financial crime. • Present complicated topics in a way which is accessible to both the lay and non-lay person. • Demonstrate that cooperation between businesses, law firms, and prosecuting agencies is the best way to protect the public from financial crime.
Completed a job simulation advising on finance regulatory issues for Herbert Smith Freehills' hypothetical client, XBank Drafted a coordinated communications plan to alert teams across jurisdictions of an issue with XBank's product Prepared a list of interview questions for witnesses during the internal investigation process Provided feedback and revisions for XBank's draft public statement