IT & Outsourcing: Disputes Specialists | UK

Anna Cook is recommended for high-stakes software licensing disputes. She also advises on contract risk and termination strategy.

Clive Gringras leads the firm's technology, media and telecommunications group and advises software, e-commerce and social media giants on all facets of internet law. He is also well regarded for his ability to handle complex technology-related disputes.

David Barker leads Pinsent Masons' TMT disputes team and is one of the leading technology and internet law litigators in the UK. He is relied upon by giants of the tech sector to represent them in closely watched cases that go to the heart of how the digital economy functions.

David Cran is highly regarded for his contentious technology practice. He is noted for his handling of breach of contract disputes arising from disrupted IT projects.

David McIlwaine frequently represents financial services providers and professional services companies in litigation arising from IT procurements and outsourcings. Recent instructions include him leading on technology arbitration proceedings and disputes concerning data centre migration.

Helen Armstrong is well versed in acting for both outsourcing customers and providers, notably including clients in the public sector. She has experience of advising on outsourcing disputes.

Julian Stait is one of the country's leading IT litigation specialists. He is frequently instructed in complex regulatory investigations as well as commercial contracts disputes.