About us

Industry-Leading Expertise: Our team comprises
seasoned professionals with decades of
combined experience in cybersecurity, blockchain
technology, and financial services. Collectively, we
have many decades of experience working with
the highest-profile clients on the most complex
cases involving insurance, crypto asset recoveries,
and crypto legal expenses insurance.

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rack and Trace Team

Founder

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We have a team of expert investigators, using multiple forensic tools, on hand who specialise in comprehensive blockchain investigations, to support our clients with recovering stolen cryptocurrency assets through the legal procedure.

We provide critical insights into complex criminal activities that occur within the blockchain, and provide detailed expert reports to the Court. Our investigation methodology involves a comprehensive analysis of transaction patterns, mapping of cryptocurrency flows, and tracing back illicit transactions to their original source.  Our experts command intelligence operations that dismantle sophisticated fraudulent activities, with intelligence gathering, and OSINT techniques ensuring transactional security in the cryptocurrency domain.  

We also have the ability to conduct undercover probes into cryptocurrency theft, offering strong investigative acumen to support legal teams in asset recovery. We trace and monitor stolen funds whether it’s a case of financial fraud, illegal trading, or any other form of cybercrime, we provide you with an end-to-end blockchain investigation service”

Gabby Peck

Social Media Manager

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Gabby is an experienced communications professional with a strong background in political research, media monitoring, and strategic communications. Having gained valuable experience working across diverse sectors, Gabby has developed expertise in crafting compelling narratives and strategic messaging for clients in both the cryptoasset and energy industries.

 

At M2 Recovery, Gabby is responsible for crafting engaging social media content that aligns with the company’s values and goals. Her work spans across a variety of platforms, ensuring that M2 Recovery’s voice is heard.

insurance products for legal costs relating to the costs of cryptocurrency recovery.

Beyond his business interests, Neil has been a leading voice in the industry, advocating for transparency in the rental sector and speaking out against secret commission payments. His commitment to ethical practices led him to testify before a Parliamentary Select Committee on the matter.

Neil leads the team at M2 Recovery, ensuring clients receive a smooth, seamless experience when purchasing their policies. His dedication to high service standards makes the process straightforward and stress-free for each client.

James North

Head of external affairs

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James is a highly experienced external affairs advisor with a proven track record of navigating complex political, legal, and regulatory landscapes.

 

He has extensive experience advising clients in emerging and regulated sectors, having represented a broad selection of businesses in both the cryptoasset and energy sectors, helping build consensus among stakeholders and advocate for policy change.

Prior to advising clients in the private sector, James honed his skills in Parliament as an aide to a Government Minister during what was one of the most turbulent times in British politics following the 2016 Brexit Referendum.

At M2 Recovery, James is responsible for applying his expertise in public affairs, public relations and client engagement to support clients and customers from their first contact through their entire journey with us.

Louise Abbott

Director

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LOUISE IS A DISPUTES SOLICITOR WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE AND HAS A DISTINCT SPECIALISM IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL CIVIL FRAUD, CRYPTOCURRENCY,AND RECOVERINGTHE PROCEEDS OF FRAUD

Recently, Louise has taken on a number of UK based, European and global clients who have lost funds as part of the FTX collapse and is the go-to English solicitor for guidance on all aspects of crypto currency fraud.

To support the legal team Louise employs the services of various intelligence agencies to provide an all-in-one crypto recovery service, covering everything from investigating, tracing and recovering the

proceeds of fraud or theft. The former Security Services and Military Intelligence professionals use the latest tracing tools and software, combining this with open-source data, technical analysis, and human source contacts to ensure we have the best chance of recovery for our clients. Recently, Louise’s advocate team obtained the first reported order for summary judgment in a crypto case, from the High Court of England and Wales.

Louise is a Director at M2Recovery Limited which is offering the world’s first before-the-event legal expenses insurance for crypto asset recovery. Prior to joining M2 Recovery Louise was Head of Commercial Litigation and Civil Fraud at Howard Kennedy.

Louise frequently contributes to articles through journalists from newspaper and media agencies on all legal aspects of crypto currency.

Louise has shared her expertise on crypto fraud and the legal process to recovery of crypto assets through TV news pieces and documentaries including BBC Panorama, CoinDesk, Sky News, Fox News and CNBC. In addition, Louise has written pieces for The Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Times, Metro and legal publications such as The Verdict. Further to this, Louise has delivered training sessions for British Police Forces to detail the process of Civil Recovery of Crypto assets.

Lord (Henry) Bellingham

Chairman

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HENRY IS THE CHAIRMAN OF M2 RECOVERY, HAVING PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS THE CONSERVATIVE MP FOR NORTH WEST NORFOLK FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS BEFORE BEING APPOINTED TO THE HOUSE OF LORDS IN 2020.


Henry started his career as a barrister after graduating with a degree in law from Magdalene College, Oxford


He was first elected to Parliament in 1983 as the Conservative MP for NorthWest Norfolk,a position he held until being defeated at the 1997 election. He won the seat back at the 2001 election, and was re-elected to the position at the 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2017 general elections.

Henry was appointed as a Shadow Minister forTrade and Industry in 2002, before becoming an Opposition Whip in 2005. He was also a Shadow Minister for the Department of Constitutional Affairs from 2006 until the 2020 general election.


It was at this time that he was appointed as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary in the coalition government within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office covering Overseas Territories, Africa, United Nations, economic issues, conflict resolution and climate change.


In 2016, Henry was Knighted in the New Year Honours list for Parliamentary and Political Service and at the 2019 general election he stood down from parliament.Then in 2020 Henry was appointed to the House of Lords as a Conservative Life Peer.


Since leaving the House of Commons, Henry has joined the boards of five companies, including M2 Recovery.The other four comprise two AIM-listed entities, a property management company and a Fintech business.

Neil Holloway

Founder

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Neil Holloway is the Founder and Managing Director of M2 Recovery. Bringing over 45 years of expertise in the insurance industry, Neil is one of the most experienced insurance professionals in the country. Renowned for his ability to develop innovative, industry-leading insurance policies, Neil focuses on delivering genuine peace of mind to his clients.

Throughout his career, Neil has held significant roles with some of the world’s foremost insurance firms in the City of London  – Alliance Insurer Broker London – before forming his own businesses and establishing one of the UK’s premier insurance brokerages. Neil sold the business to Howden in 2018 and set up M2 Recovery initially working in the commercial property sector, before developing the world’s first

insurance products for legal costs relating to the costs of cryptocurrency recovery.

Beyond his business interests, Neil has been a leading voice in the industry, advocating for transparency in the rental sector and speaking out against secret commission payments. His commitment to ethical practices led him to testify before a Parliamentary Select Committee on the matter.

Neil leads the team at M2 Recovery, ensuring clients receive a smooth, seamless experience when purchasing their policies. His dedication to high service standards makes the process straightforward and stress-free for each client.