Information Technology

David Streatfeild-James KC is a very highly regarded practitioner who has acted for some of the most significant players in the IT market. He is praised for his ability to represent a broad range of clients in this sector including contractors, government bodies and private employers. He additionally acts as an arbitrator and is experienced in cases involving overseas parties including foreign governments.

David is phenomenally intelligent and is very diligent.

James Howells KC is especially recognised for his skill in handling energy and power disputes on an international scale, with attendant technological and technical complications. His practice also covers IT issues such as software licensing and data protection, and he is well versed in alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation. He is an accomplished adviser to overseas companies.

James is very calming influence and advises in a straightforward, accessible way. He also very much gets involved in the detail of a case.

James is phenomenal. His ability to show complete mastery of the detail while at the same time being able to help articulate and explain the bigger picture is truly outstanding.

James is a go-to silk. He is very bright, very easy to work with and very knowledgeable.

Patrick Clarke's work in this field is particularly focused on disputes involving project-based IT outsourcing agreements. He is especially noted for handling high-stakes work involving public authorities and global technology companies.

Patrick Clarke is very experienced and is able to cut to the heart of the matter. He is also a pleasure to work with - clients love him.

His legal knowledge is impeccable and he produces great arguments that are punchy but not overstated.

Nicholas Maciolek is recommended for his skill in handling contentious IT and telecommunications cases. He expert at guiding clients faced with contractual issues stemming from distressed projects.

Nicholas is very responsive and hard-working. He is also meticulous in his preparation and great on the detail.

He provides timely advice and produces excellent drafting.

Nicholas is a very good junior counsel who is able to process large volumes of information rapidly. He is very proactive and easy to work with.