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Information Technology - London (Bar)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

4 Pump Court is the pre-eminent chambers in the realm of IT-related disputes. Chambers boasts an enviable bench of experienced and highly regarded barristers who are regularly instructed in significant cases and who offer particular expertise in high-stakes contractual disputes. The set's clientele includes prestigious names in software development, as well as major consumers in the corporate and public spheres. Key recent matters include IBM UK Limited v LZLabs and Others, a claim for breach of licensing agreement and injunctions related to IBM mainframe software. A commentator notes: "4 Pump Court hosts highly intelligent and resourceful barristers who pay great attention to detail and have the ability to offer practical solutions to disputes."

Stewart Gibbs and Carl Wall are the senior clerks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alex Charlton
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Band 1

Alex Charlton KC has a highly respected IT practice, and brings his technical expertise to bear in acting for major private and public entities in the most significant cases. He has recently been active in disputes involving government bodies and those concerning large-scale contracts.

He is a strong advocate who can crystallise a case into punchy soundbites.

Alex is a very strong silk. He is an excellent advocate who is well-liked by clients. He is strategic, commercial and great in court.

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Iain Munro
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Band 1

Iain Munro is experienced in handling high-profile IT-related disputes for both sides of the supplier-customer relationship. He demonstrates notable strength in issues regarding project failure, across industries ranging from telecoms and e-commerce to the automotive and healthcare sectors.

Iain has an excellent grasp of the technical aspects of the case and impresses the client with his keen eye for detail. He is friendly and responsive, making him a real asset to our team.

He is absolutely superb. He is intelligent and has a great manner with clients. Iain is first-rate.

Iain is a superb junior. His ability to get stuck into the detail and leave no stone unturned is incredible. His advice is clear and pragmatic.

Matthew Lavy
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Matthew Lavy
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Matthew Lavy KC draws on technical expertise gained in his previous role as a software developer, and is able to advise on the most sophisticated technology disputes and projects. He is especially valued by clients for his knowledge of cybersecurity matters, and is well versed in business-critical systems for corporate and banking entities. He is also sought out for hotly contested IP-related litigation.

He is a real expert in IT disputes. He is able to cross examine experts really well by drawing on a good baseline of knowledge.

Matthew is the leading technology silk.

Matthew is an extremely effective advocate with a deep technical understanding. He is able to distil complicated, technical issues in a way that makes them easy to understand.

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Simon Henderson
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Simon Henderson is a highly regarded junior who is equally experienced acting in both litigation and arbitration for clients on the supplier and consumer sides of technology disputes. He has acted for some of the biggest global telecoms providers and software companies.

He is an affable senior junior.

Simon offers invaluable support on a couple of complex matters.

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Terence Bergin
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Terence Bergin KC has breadth and depth of technical expertise and represents both suppliers and consumers. Clients include retailers, government bodies and global telecoms providers. His broad experience includes acting in disputes relating to gambling and e-commerce platforms.

Terence is an outstanding advocate with exceptional analytical skills and a deep understanding of complex disputes. He brings a highly strategic and commercially astute approach to cases.

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Gideon Shirazi
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Band 2

Gideon Shirazi is a talented junior who handles contentious IT disputes, and frequently acts as sole counsel in cases concerning cybersecurity and the formation and termination of contracts. He has a varied client base that includes the likes of digital transformation companies, global IT network suppliers and entities in the fintech space.

He is pragmatic, sensible, and knows the sector well. He is highly intelligent and very client friendly. He is my go-to junior for IT-related cases.

Gideon is an outstanding senior junior. He is a pleasure to work with, extremely bright, knowledgeable, extremely hard-working and produces an excellent work product.

Lynne McCafferty
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Lynne McCafferty
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Band 2

Lynne McCafferty KC represents clients ranging from specialist software providers to large-scale government bodies. She is recognised for her ability to make complex technical material comprehensible.

Lynne is an exceptional barrister with a rare mix of friendliness and the ability to command a room. She has a sharp strategic mind and offers commercial and practical solutions.

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Daniel Goodkin
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Band 3

Daniel Goodkin is instructed by software developers and technology consulting companies in complex contractual disputes arising from distressed or delayed IT projects.

Daniel is a very strong junior.

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Laura Wright
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Band 3

Laura Wright acts in a variety of complex technology-related litigation involving contractual disputes, failed IT implementations and trade mark infringements.

Laura's strong technical knowledge of computer science, combined with her clear and persuasive advocacy, makes her an excellent barrister for handling complex technology disputes.

She is very comfortable with technical subject matter and gets into the detail.

Laura is technically excellent. Her master's degree in Computer Science is a real asset.

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Nigel Tozzi
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Band 3

Nigel Tozzi KC is a talented silk who brings a broad range of expertise to bear in his varied technology practice. He is especially recognised for handling IT software disputes in relation to insurance providers, airports, hotels and universities. He is frequently engaged in sizeable disputes and insurance-related matters feature prominently in his caseload.

Nigel is super. He gets into the detail of the case and has a lovely, polished advocacy style.

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Quentin Tannock
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Band 3

Quentin Tannock is instructed in a variety of technology-related contractual disputes and licensing agreements. He has particular experience handling technology matters arising in the cryptocurrency and telecommunications space.

Quentin is exceptionally bright and very conscientious. He is very hard-working and he offers insightful advice on the bigger picture.

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Rebecca Keating
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Band 3

Rebecca Keating is instructed in a variety of complex technology disputes, such as failed IT projects and data loss-related claims.

Rebecca is all-around superb and the standout technology barrister at her call.

Rebecca is great. She is very user-friendly and goes the extra mile to assist.

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Richard Osborne
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Band 3

Richard Osborne is a well-regarded junior whose flourishing IT practice has been built on his experience as part of the government's team in the largest ever IT arbitration in the UK. He now also represents suppliers and consumers in the sector. His clients include many of the major global IT and telecoms suppliers, such as IBM and Ericsson, and he is also engaged by a number of government departments.

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Information Technology

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Alex Charlton KC
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Band 1
Matthew Lavy KC
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Matthew Lavy KC
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Band 1
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Terence Bergin KC
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Band 1
Lynne McCafferty KC
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Lynne McCafferty KC
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Band 2
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Nigel Tozzi KC
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Band 3

Juniors

London (Bar)

Information Technology

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Iain Munro
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Band 1
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Simon Henderson
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Band 1
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Gideon Shirazi
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Band 2
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Daniel Goodkin
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Band 3
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Laura Wright
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Band 3
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Quentin Tannock
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Band 3
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Rebecca Keating
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Band 3
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Richard Osborne
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Band 3