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Quentin Tannock

Quentin Tannock

4 Pump Court, London

Position

Barrister with a broad commercial practice, combining legal excellence with practical business experience, particularly in the areas of commercial litigation, technology and IP and with a strong focus on advocacy. Quentin has particular experience in commercial litigation and arbitration across technology, telecommunications, intellectual property, construction, shipping and financial services disputes. He has a background in law and business, including venture capital, has lectured at the University level and contributes regularly to major publications on areas of law ranging from the GDPR and data protection to technology and shipping law.

Career

Called 2016; Middle Temple. Solicitor & Advocate, Zimbabwe (Called 1996); Law lecturer, University of Zimbabwe (2000–2001); Commercial Arbitration Centre, Managing Director (2000-2001); Partnership Development Manager, University of Cambridge (2004-2005); Venture Capital investment executive (2005-2010); Innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) consultancy (2006-2015); Visiting Fellow, Lauterpacht Research Centre, University of Cambridge (2015); Visiting Lecturer, University of Cambridge (2018-2020).

Education

LLB (Hons); LLM (Cantab)

Mentions

London Bar

Construction

Leading junior4
Quentin Tannock – 4 Pump Court ‘Quentin is an excellent advocate. He is sharp and gets to the heart of the key issues efficiently. His is adept at presenting difficult concepts and issues to arbitral tribunals in a way that is easy to understand and digest and he is a fiercely sharp cross-examiner.'
London Bar

Insurance and reinsurance

Leading junior4
Quentin Tannock  – 4 Pump Court 'Quentin's ability to take an issue and devise a unique strategy makes him a highly effective advocate. Through pragmatic advice that is both technical and decisive, Quentin gains the respect of both those who instruct him and his professional clients.'