Information Technology
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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Quadrant Chambers is noted for its expertise in a variety of information technology disputes. Members are instructed in cases concerning complex contractual issues and intellectual property infringement. The barristers represent a plethora of clients facing litigation over distressed IT projects, including telecoms service providers, software developers and technology suppliers. Recent case highlights include Tata v DBS, a matter concerning a government agency's dispute with an IT supplier in relation to a long-term contract for the operation and modernisation of the disclosure and barring services provided by the Home Office.
Simon Slattery is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerking team is excellent."
"Both clerks and barristers impress with their general service levels and responsiveness. Their ability to deliver to budget and provide overall value for money is very strong."
"The clerking team is excellent."
"Both clerks and barristers impress with their general service levels and responsiveness. Their ability to deliver to budget and provide overall value for money is very strong."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Croall KC has significant experience handling cases arising from large-scale IT projects. He is particularly noted for the international scope of his work and has acted in numerous cross-border arbitrations, where he draws upon his broad commercial experience. Croall is an experienced practitioner before a number of appellate forums including the UK Supreme Court.
"Simon is a superb advocate who shows fantastic judgement in court. He instinctively knows when to keep pressing a point and when to stop. His intuition really is something to admire."
"Simon is brilliant at grasping and explaining the key points in disputes which are often crowded with lots of detail and dense facts. He is extremely bright and commercial."
"Simon is a hugely experienced barrister who is formidable and an absolute force to be reckoned with. He is a delight to have on your team."
Yash Kulkarni KC handles IT as part of a wider commercial practice, working on technology issues in sectors including insurance and media and broadcasting. His client list includes notable entities from the publishing and insurance sectors.
"Yash is versatile, bright, decisive and very quick.Both in and out of court, he is very charming and persuasive."
"Yash is brilliant. He is intelligent, creative, helpful and someone who really fosters a collegiate atmosphere. He brings the best out of everyone."