David McIlwaine
Partner
An expert in cybersecurity, David has 25 years' experience of assisting clients with distressed technology and data situations. He heads the firm's global cyber practice, and is experienced in all forms of technology and data dispute resolution.
David's experience
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Advised a major US global technology company on obtaining third party discovery under the Hague Convention, an international treaty facilitating the cross-border exchange of evidence for legal proceedings.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a leading luxury UK retailer on a claim against its service provider following a cyber attack, for failing to prevent/detect the incident.
- United Kingdom
- Retail & Consumer
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Advised a major European headquartered global consulting and technology services provider, regarding a dispute involving an international software licence agreement with a major customer.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a US headquartered technology services provider, regarding a potential dispute involving the delayed delivery of a new student records system for an Irish university.
- United Kingdom; United States
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advising an international defence technology provider on delay issues concerning an aviation-based defence contract with the Ministry of Defence.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Acting for a UK plc in responding to a major cyber attack. This included dealing with regulatory investigations and challenging the ICO decision. Now assisting the client to deal with multiple claims from data subjects.
- United Kingdom
- Retail & Consumer
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Advised on a dispute against a company that develops cyber security detection and response solutions, registered in Israel, including the termination rights and variations arising under or in connection with the IT consultancy service agreement.
- Cross-border
- Retail & Consumer
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Advising a PE owned and FCA regulated business on a cyber attack and extortion. Advising in relation to regulatory obligations, including in relation to ransom payment.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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Advised a major pharmaceutical manufacturer on dealing with the poor performance of its global financial outsourced services provider. This included negotiating an early exit from the relationship and the smooth transfer of service back to in-house.
- United Kingdom and The Netherlands
- Technology & Digital Markets
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Advised a major pharmaceutical manufacturer on dealing with the poor performance of its global financial outsourced services provider. This included negotiating an early exit from the relationship and the smooth transfer of service back to in-house.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
Credentials
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2018Qualified - Republic of Ireland
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2008Siemens IT Solutions & Services (now Atos), Secondee Lawyer
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2001Queen Mary University, London – Diploma in Computer Law (part LLM)
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1997Qualified - England and Wales
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1995Joined Pinsent Masons
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1994College of Law, York – LPC
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1994Oracle Corporation (UK) Limited – Legal Assistant
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1993University of Leicester - LLB
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