James Howells KC
‘James is down-to-earth and has a ferocious work-rate with incredible attention-to-detail, brilliant strategic vision, calmness, deep sector knowledge and interest, and a rolls-up-his-sleeves approach.'
The ‘top quality’ set at Atkin Chambers is formed of barristers with capabilities handling business-critical system-related disputes and contractual disputes. James Howells KC is representing the claimant in Capita Life and Pensions Regulated Services Limited v Pearl Group Management Services in a dispute regarding claims of payment for insurance administration support IT services and related contract termination issues. Patrick Clarke is led by Howells in the aforementioned, as well as in his representation of Capita in Capita Life and Pensions Regulated Services Limited v Phoenix Group Management Services Limited, a case involving a £50m dispute concerning the transfer of IT services, awaiting trial.
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Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
David Streatfeild-James KC
Leading Juniors
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Patrick Clarke
‘Patrick is a pleasure to work with as he sees the issues clearly, is unflappable and is loved by clients, with a real depth of expertise and experience in IT disputes.'