Booking for TDN members: Please email hello@scl.org to make your booking at the discounted rate.
As cyberattacks, data misuse and digital asset disputes continue to reshape the litigation landscape, this year’s Tech Disputes Network Conference in association with SCL brings together leading practitioners, experts and in-house counsel to explore the legal, technical and strategic challenges at the cutting edge of contentious technology law. From recent developments in theft of confidential information and the evolving question of who owns crypto after a hack, to the admissibility of illegally obtained evidence and the realities of group claims following data misuse, the programme tackles the issues defining modern disputes practice. Delegates will also hear expert perspectives on ethical hacking, forensic investigations, reputation management and data protection strategy, before engaging in a lively debate on whether a Tulip Trading-style claim on stronger facts could succeed.
Practical, topical and commercially focused, the conference concludes with a look at how victims can pursue recovery of cyber losses from defendants with the deepest pockets — proving that, even after a breach, all is not lost.
Programme
9:30 am Registration
10 am Welcome
Session 1: Recent developments in theft of confidential information
Chair:
Helen Pugh, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers
Speakers:
Matt McGhee, Barrister, Twenty Essex
Phil Hinks KC, 3 Verulam Buildings
Mark Primrose, Managing Associate, Harbottle & Lewis
10:45 am – Session 2: Post hack: who owns crypto
Chair:
Nicola McKinney, Partner, Edmonds, Marshall, McMahon
Speakers:
Sam Roberts, Partner, Cooke,Young & Keidan
Sam Goodman, Barrister, Twenty Essex
Jonathan Thielmann, Managing Director, Kroll
11:30 am – Break
11:45 am – Session 3: Illegally obtained evidence
Iain Munro, Barrister, 4 Pump Court
12 pm – Session 4: The debate: “Would a Tulip Trading-style claim on better facts stand a chance of winning?”
Chair:
Lizzie Williams, Partner, Harbottle & Lewis
Speakers:
Elizabeth Meade, Partner, Cooke,Young & Keidan
Nicola McKinney, Partner, Edmonds, Marshall, McMahon
Chris Whitehouse, Of Counsel, RPC
John Lee, Partner, Dispute Resolution, Travers Smith LLP
12:30 pm – Session 5: Group claims following misuse
Chair:
Nicola McKinney, Partner, Edmonds, Marshall, McMahon
Speakers:
Aislinn Kelly-Lyth, Barrister, Blackstone Chambers
Emily Cox, Partner, Pinsent Masons
1:15 pm – Lunch
2 pm – Session 6: All is not lost: Recovering cyber losses from defendants with deep pockets
Chair:
Sam Goodman, Barrister, Twenty Essex
Speakers:
Lizzie Williams, Partner, Harbottle & Lewis
Jacob Coles, Head of Strategic Partnerships (L&I), Zensec
2:45 pm – Session 7: Toolkit: forensic, data protection, reputation
Chair:
Nathan Capone, Partner, Fieldfisher
Speakers:
Claire Davidson, Founding Partner, DRD Partnership
Ted Cowell, Head of Cyber Security, S-RM
Kirsten Whitfield, Partner, Fieldfisher
3:30 pm – Break
3:45 pm – Session 8: What is information/data
Chair:
Helen Pugh, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers
Speaker:
Professor Sarah Green, Professor of Law, Arbitrator, Advisor, CMS
Michael Bywell, Partner, New Media Law LLP
4:15 pm – Session 9: Ethical hacking
Chair:
Sam Roberts, Partner, Cooke,Young & Keidan
Speakers:
Nino Sievi, Partner, Nater Dallafior
Kiran Unni, Partner, Kobre & Kim
Michael Byrne, Commercial Litigation Partner, Matheson
5 pm – Closing remarks, drinks and networking
Who should attend?
The conference is essential for litigators, disputes lawyers, barristers, in-house counsel, cyber and investigations specialists, data protection professionals, insurers, forensic experts and anyone advising on technology-related risk and disputes. Whether you are handling cryptoasset litigation, cyber incidents, confidential information claims, group actions or regulatory investigations, this conference offers invaluable insight into emerging legal developments, practical litigation strategy and the fast-changing intersection between technology, evidence and the law.
Administration notes:
Fees:
SCL and TDN Members: £440 + VAT (£528)
Non-members: £880 + VAT (£1056)
Booking for TDN members: Please email hello@scl.org to make your booking at the discounted rate shown above.
All other delegate bookings: Please book online using the link above or send an email to hello@scl.org with details of who is attending this event and also the address details for the invoice.
Non-members: To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.
Booking terms and conditions:
Please refer to SCL’s full event terms and conditions here.
Venue address:
Pinsent Masons
30 Crown Place
Earl Street
London
EC2A 4ES
Registration and attendee arrival:
Registration for this event begins at 9:30 am and the event starts at 10:00 am. We kindly ask that you arrive on time to ensure a prompt start.
Joining details:
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