Members of the Female Fraud Forum (FFF), the Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Network (CFAAR), NFT creatives and investors, and other legal and investigation professionals will descend on the iconic Oriental Club in Mayfair on Tuesday 17 October where they will hear from an expert panel discussing the latest use cases, caselaw and commercial practice in the fast-evolving arena of digital art. 

The English High Court has been at the forefront of developing caselaw on digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies in recent years, and in 2022 extended protections to investors of NFTs by recognising them as ‘property’, providing proprietary interim remedies to those impacted by NFT fraud.

Kindly sponsored by law firm CMS, the panel will be moderated by Josie Welland of the Female Fraud Forum, and will feature panelists Rachel Muldoon, Barrister at Maitland Chambers, Ben Hitchens, Partner at CMS, as well as digital artist Nanda Khiara, a multi-dimensional artist living and working in London.

The panel will be followed by a networking reception, and 10 attendees will have the opportunity to win some of Nanda’s artwork, from her new series “Cherry Blossom Chronicles”. 

Commenting on the upcoming event, Nanda Khiara said: “I look forward to discussing NFTs, Law and the future of art in the web3 and blockchain space.”  

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About FFF

Founded in 2011, the Female Fraud Forum operates within the civil and criminal fraud sectors. It spearheads the fight for change so that gender equality and equity become ingrained in the workplace and secured for future generations.

The FFF seeks to achieve this by providing a psychologically safe environment for women – while all genders are welcome – by offering an exciting, collaborative, and confident multi-disciplinary space for sector-experts to network, refer work, socialise, and share educational insights.

The FFF brings together female practitioners of all levels of seniority to inspire the rising stars of the future, while providing opportunities for all members to keep networking, referring cases, strategising, knocking down barriers and, of course, socializing. 

Chaired by Consultant and Company Director, Phoebe Waters, the FFF’s Committee includes practitioners from CMS, Rahman Ravelli, Serious Fraud Office, Deloitte, Cohen & Gresser, Murray Hughman Solicitors, Howard Kennedy, Grant Thornton UK LLP, Fieldfisher, Irwin Mitchell, McGuire Woods, Outer Temple Chambers, 5 St Andrew’s Hill, BCL Solicitors, FRP Advisory and Hickman Rose.

About CFAAR

Established in August 2021, and having since grown its membership to more than 2000 members globally, CFAAR now has 12 firms on its Board in London, as well as foreign chapters in Hong Kong, the North America and Singapore – with further foreign chapters launching soon in the Middle East and the Caribbean.

CFAAR’s purpose:

• To provide a close network of professionals working in the area of crypto fraud investigations and asset recovery with a platform for networking and developing ideas through regular member meetings. 
• To be the primary group in this sphere operating on an inclusive basis. 
• To share best practice and practical experience of a rapidly evolving area of practice, through conferences and presentations, round tables, seminars, written insights and social events.
• To build knowledge and experience throughout the legal community with the ultimate goal of placing the UK and common law jurisdictions at centre stage for global crypto dispute resolution. 
• To be a known body and ‘go-to’ point for sensible advice in relation to crypto fraud and asset recovery and an industry voice for insight and advocacy.

CFAAR’s Board members are: Asset Reality, Brown Rudnick, Chainalysis, Essex Court Chambers, Grant Thornton UK LLP, Mishcon de Reya, Osborne Clarke, Penningtons Manches Cooper, Rahman Ravelli, RPC, Stewarts and Twenty Essex.

About Nanda Khiara

Nanda Khiara is a contemporary abstract artist, storyteller, writer, speaker, and artpreneur. She creates both fine and digital art. Renowned for her oversized canvases and themes of transition and change, Nanda draws inspiration from her experiences living in Asia, the Far East, Europe, and the Middle East, capturing cultural, economic, social, and political issues from these regions. Originally from Kuwait, Khiara received her education in the UK and lived in Hong Kong, Dubai, and India before returning to London.

In her digital abstract art, Nanda employs mixed media, including photography, fine art, and digital art, to craft complex, vibrant, and colorful pieces with unique narratives. All her digital artworks revolve around the use of “eyes” to narrate stories and explore how the world perceives changes and transitions.

Nanda Khiara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Architecture, an Associate Degree in Applied Arts, and an MBA. Born and raised in Kuwait, she carries with her a perpetual mind map of the culture, tastes, textures, sights, sounds, and languages of the places she has lived. Recently, she completed a Master’s Certificate in Blockchain and Web 3 Technology to enhance her knowledge of digital art, NFTs, and the Web 3 ecosystem.

Khiara’s work has been exhibited in major art hubs worldwide, including London, Florence, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Amsterdam, Dubai, and New York, and featured in contemporary art literature. Notably, she was selected for both the Florence Biennale 2019 and the London Art Biennale 2021. Her digital series “Walk My World” was exhibited at UNESCO HQ in Paris in November 2022.

Khiara also enjoys writing periodic columns in the media about painting and methodology. When not in her studio, she is a mother to two very talented daughters, and their home is filled with art and music. Her works have been featured in three coffee table books.

Passionate about the “art of Giving,” Nanda donates to various charities supporting mental health, girl child initiatives, and more. She is a dedicated philanthropist who has contributed to organizations such as Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, girl child projects in India, TGILF, and Mencap. She was appointed as a mentor for young children in RBKC by Mayor Pascal, showcasing her commitment to giving back to her community.

Additionally, Khiara is the founder of Gallery NK, a boutique gallery hosting artists and writers in residency programs. She is also the founder of Artifying Impact, a project focusing on fine art, dynamic NFTs, and the 17 UN sustainability goals. Her collectors include private clients, galleries, banks, and law firms in the City of London and global finance houses. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Nanda Khiara’s impact extends to various philanthropic and community-building endeavors.

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