Helen Armstrong

Practice Areas

Helen is an experienced litigator specialising in resolution of complex technology and commercial disputes. She has advised and acted for clients on a wide range of disputes in the High Court, with a particular focus on outsourcing and public sector technology disputes.

Helen has a wealth of experience handling complex, multi-party and multi-jurisdictional disputes both in and out of court.

Helen’s practice focuses on technology and outsourcing disputes across a range of both public and private sectors, from government digitalisation projects to national internet infrastructure disputes and investment trading platform disputes. Helen recognises the unique difficulties that these sorts of disputes give rise to and the importance of working closely with clients at an early stage to strengthen their position during on-going commercial relationships and avoid litigation wherever possible. She is, however, experienced in strategically commencing and defending proceedings in all of the key divisions of the High Court in London - including the Technology & Construction, Commercial and Chancery Courts. Helen also acts for clients in respect of breach of confidential information, including obtaining emergency injunctive relief where necessary.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Society for Computers and Law (SCL).

Work Highlights

Acting for a large insurer in respect of three separate technology project failures by an international IT supplier.

Advising an international business on the right to terminate a long-term IT outsourcing contract and the subsequent dispute, including potential injunctive relief being sought.

Advising clients on a range of risks and potential disputes arising out of the adoption of generative AI.