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02 December 2015
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Vicky Cooper—Kemp Little LLP

Firm announces partner hire

Kemp Little has announced the appointment of Vicky Cooper as a partner in its IP & technology disputes group. Vicky joins from Pinsent Masons

Vicky will work closely with the firm’s commercial technology team, bolstering the firm’s IT dispute resolution capability. 

Vicky specialises in helping both suppliers and customers in the technology sector to resolve their disputes. She has extensive experience of high value IT litigation and arbitration addressing complex technical and commercial issues. 

Paul Garland, head of the IP and technology disputes team says: “We’re thrilled that Vicky’s joining us to focus on complex IT dispute resolution. She has a fantastic reputation and outstanding experience in helping clients navigate their way through distressed IT projects. Her hire is an important part of ensuring that we continue to have the specialist expertise to service our clients fully on all aspects of their IT commercial arrangements. This is a key strategic hire aligning with the firm’s core focus on all aspects of commercial technology.” 

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