Peter Susman

Computer law, construction and engineering, professional negligence, property, other commercial litigation., Henderson Chambers

Work Department

Computer law, construction and engineering, professional negligence, property, other commercial litigation.

Position

Barrister specialising in complex contract litigation, with particular experience of acting in contractual disputes about bespoke or customised computer systems and website designs; construction and engineering disputes; commercial litigation in both the Queen’s Bench and Chancery Divisions of the High Court, including interim and final remedies for breach of contract; the interpretation and drafting of commercial contracts, and insurance, public procurement, company law, employment and other issues arising in relation to commercial transactions and disputes; product liability, consumer and other financing contracts; professional negligence claims, including those against accountants, architects, solicitors, surgeons and surveyors; broadcasting and telecommunications law; and other litigation involving technology, more than one area of law, complicated issues or facts, or other difficulties.

Education

Dulwich College; Lincoln College, Oxford (1964 BA; 1970 MA ), Oldfield Open Law Scholar; Law School of the University of Chicago (1965 JD), British Commonwealth Fellow, Fulbright Scholar .

Mentions

London Bar

Crypto and blockchain assets

HALL OF FAME2

Peter Susman KC – Henderson Chambers ‘He is very approachable and accessible, and understanding of the technical jargon which plays well with clients - and with the gravitas to back it up.’

London Bar

IT and telecoms (infrastructure and contracts)

HALL OF FAME4

Peter Susman KC –Henderson Chambers ‘Peter must be one of the most experienced IT silks in England, his expertise in drafting, advocacy and advising clients in conference is second-to-none. When assessing a case, he is able to get to the heart of a matter quickly and is able to put clients at their ease, and is always supportive.’

London Bar

Professional negligence

HALL OF FAME4

Peter Susman KC –Henderson Chambers 'One of the most experienced silks still practising in London. Very comfortable with technical matters. Advocacy second to none. Great interpersonal skills with clients.'