Commercial Disputes
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Chris is a commercial litigator with a particular interest in technology related disputes and disputes involving intellectual property (including patent, copyright, trade mark, confidential information and trade secrets).
Chris is very active in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space and provides seminars and training on the intersection of law and AI with a particular emphasis on intellectual property considerations and the emerging regulatory landscape.
Chris' clients are predominantly technology-focused and innovative, continually seeking to develop, exploit and enforce their IP rights. Chris is experienced in running and coordinating litigation and arbitration proceedings across several jurisdictions and regularly applies for and defends urgent court applications including applications for injunctive relief. Chris also provides reputational advice (including on issues concerning defamation) to brand owners in the event of a crisis.
Chris has been recommended in the following areas in the latest Legal 500 rankings (2024):
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"Chris Williams is a key name for clients across a range of sectors including the marine, natural resources, and energy industries." Legal 500 2022
Chris is a commercial litigator with a particular interest in technology related disputes and disputes involving intellectual property (including patent, copyright, trade mark, confidential information and trade secrets).
Chris is very active in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space and provides seminars and training on the intersection of law and AI with a particular emphasis on intellectual property considerations and the emerging regulatory landscape.
Chris' clients are predominantly technology-focused and innovative, continually seeking to develop, exploit and enforce their IP rights. Chris is experienced in running and coordinating litigation and arbitration proceedings across several jurisdictions and regularly applies for and defends urgent court applications including applications for injunctive relief. Chris also provides reputational advice (including on issues concerning defamation) to brand owners in the event of a crisis.
Chris has been recommended in the following areas in the latest Legal 500 rankings (2024):
Commercial Disputes
Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property
Commercial Disputes
Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property
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