Westley Walker
Bristows LLPBristows LLP‘s ’dynamic, friendly and efficient team’ is well known for commercial disputes in the technology, life sciences and industrial sectors. Its expertise covers both contractual and confidentiality issues. Mark Brown has notable specialisms in life sciences, pharmaceutical, telecoms and digital content disputes. Anna Cook has longstanding experience in disputes over commercial contracts, software and large-scale technology projects. Simon Clark specialises in online IP issues and Angela Fouracre ‘has a good strategic mind’. The practice further includes cross-border commercial disputes practitioner Westley Walker, and Robert Graham, who has significant experience in High Court and Court of Appeal litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Very good at the intersection of commercial and IP disputes - and a dynamic, friendly and efficient team.’
‘They offer an excellent service - good and pragmatic/commercial legal advice coupled with good client-relationship management.’
‘Anna Cook - a hugely experienced litigator in the IT and software licensing space, and behind her friendly and cooperative manner lie a fierce intellect and great strategic mind.’
‘Robert Graham - understated, hugely knowledgeable on IT and copyright matters, and incredibly effective.’
‘Mark Brown's team has excellent knowledge - a really great service.’
‘Mark Brown is an exceptionally experienced and competent commercial litigator - clients really value his judgment and strategic approach. Really good client-communication skills.’
‘Angela Fouracre is a very good and hard-working practitioner. A strong lawyer with a keen understanding of the commercial concerns of clients, leads a team well, and has a good strategic mind.’
- ‘Westley Walker is a talented lawyer, an insightful strategist, and a hard worker. He adds value to every team.’
Key clients
- Capgemini
- Ofcom
- Tyntec Group
- Collins Aerospace
- Raytheon Technologies
- Senvion
- Systagenix
- Smollan Sales and Marketing (Pty)
- Rocket Software
- Disclosure and Barring Service
- ITV
- The Guardian
Work highlights
- Acting for Goodrich Corporation in proceedings, which were brought by Rolls-Royce in relation to the purported exercise of a call option in 2018, and in respect of Goodrich’s breach of contract claim against Rolls-Royce.
- Defending the Disclosure and Barring Service from a claim by TCS about a failed IT project.
- Acting for Tyntec in a claim against Algérie Télécom Mobilis, which relates to breaches and wrongful termination of a master services agreement.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Mark Brown
Bristows LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Brown