Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Intellectual Property / Cyber

Partner

Peter is a Partner in the Cyber Security and Intellectual Property practices.

Peter specialises in cybersecurity disputes, intellectual property disputes and IT disputes. He regularly advises clients in respect of cyber breach response, investigations, regulatory communications, and litigation arising from cyber disputes.

Peter's intellectual property background means he has significant experience of dealing with issues arising from the disclosure of proprietary information.

Peter also represents technology sector clients in respect of software code development, copying, brand issues and patent disputes, and has represented clients in litigation in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal. He also frequently acts for large IT clients (supplier and customer) in respect of complex IT contracting disputes.

Peter also provides advice relating to the management and exploitation of intellectual property assets, including patent and trade mark portfolios, and has extensive experience of providing non-infringement and freedom to operate opinions in heavily patented fields.