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Technology, Intellectual Property & Reputation Dispute Solicitors

We have built up substantial experience in advising clients in technology disputes often involving the protection of intellectual property rights or the protection of business reputation.

Technical expertise

Examples of work undertaken by members of the team include:-

successfully representing a leading internet business in a High Court claim against 8 defendants concerning infringement of database rights and passing off
securing an injunction and damages against a former employee who took confidential information with him
acting for English and American companies in court proceedings in connection with an abortive software project
successfully forcing an ISP to take down a website containing a message board with scurrilous postings about a business client

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- - Simon Black
  - Partner and Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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  - Partner
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- - Paul Burkinshaw
  - Partner
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- - Hazel Leeson
  - Solicitor
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Ranked in Chambers - Richard Hugill

Dealing with Matthew Rowley directly was invaluable and always approachable and available. Backed by a superb team around him the experience received from both him and company was exemplary.
Feedback published in Legal 500 (2024 edition), Corporate & Commercial
We feel extremely well-supported and protected by Matthew Hayward. Matthew is always contactable and provides excellent advice and support. He is approachable, and we feel we can ask him a range of questions and know we will get the best advice.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Commercial Property
Good honest legal advice, deal makers not deal breakers who think of solutions rather than problems.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Agriculture & Estates
Richard Hugill is a serious litigator and very good tactician who sees the kernel of the dispute and is an excellent judge of litigation tactics and moves.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Commercial Litigation
Simon Black is very straightforward and down to earth. Prompt, direct action on the client’s behalf at all times. They are obviously very experienced, knowledgeable and willing to listen and communicate extremely well at all times with their clients.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Contentious Probate
Amazing service with all-round help and support; specialists in a wide range of fields. Harrowells have been exceptional at fighting a case for my disabled sister.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury
The team at Harrowells were all really responsive, reactive and understanding.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Family Law
Our experience is of a very professional and personable practice. Everybody that we dealt with – from reception onwards – was friendly, welcoming and professional in their approach.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Trusts & Probate

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