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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Position
David Streatfeild-James KC acts as an advocate, adviser and arbitrator in high-value commercial cases comprising legally, factually, and technically complex issues. In over 30 years of practice he has gained an outstanding professional reputation.
In acting for a wide range of clients relating to infrastructure projects worldwide, David’s scope of experience encompasses the fields of construction and engineering, energy, information technology and professional negligence.
Experience includes disputes under most standard construction contracts and forms, on and offshore fabrications, power and renewable energy projects, water treatment and waste plants, soft and hardware computer systems, and control and communication systems.
David also has expertise with financing and service agreements, and PFI / PPP contracts.
Career
Called 1986; Inner Temple; Queens Counsel 2001.
David is an accredited TECBAR arbitrator and DRB member.
Memberships
COMBAR; TECBAR; SCL; LCLCBA.
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