Crypto Leaks Risks Roche Freedman Losing More Class Action Work

An upstart litigation boutique that has made a name for itself by taking on crypto firms is on the ropes and at risk of losing its status as counsel in class actions.

Roche Freedman faces the repercussions after a website called Crypto Leaks released recordings of founding partner Kyle Roche boasting of his relationship with blockchain startup Ava Labs and voicing an apparent strategy to target the company’s competitors.

The law firm has faced disqualification motions in at least five cases, four of which are class actions brought by the firm, according to court filings. A judge on Oct. 13 ...