- Andrew Dodd
- Partner, London
- Field Fisher Waterhouse
- andrew.dodd@ffw.com
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+44 (0)20 7861 4225
Andrew is a partner in our IP&T Dispute Resolution Group and
leads the firm's IT disputes practice. His principal practice
area is the prosecution and defence of substantial disputes arising
out of outsourcing, technology & communications contracts.
He acts for major IT suppliers and leading UK telecommunications
operators as well as public sector clients.
Andrew recently advised a major IT supplier in relation to
various implementation, service and sub contractor issues arising
from the government outsourcing of computer and telephonic
services. He also acted for EDS as one of the partners in the team
defending a £740 million action brought by BskyB in relation to the
upgrade of UK call centres, which was one of the largest disputes
before the courts in 2008.
He has acted in various major telecommunications disputes,
involving the obtaining or releasing of injunctive relief,
representations at mediations and the prosecution of proceedings
brought in various forums. These include acting for a major
telecommunications provider in relation to injunctive proceedings
brought by an internet service provider (in the High Court and
Court of Appeal) followed by a multi-million pound tracing exercise
and contractual claim.
Andrew has advised a corporate consortium on various issues
arising from the implementation of a transport ticketing system,
including complex issues arising from software implementation, IPR
exchange and shareholder obligations under both lead and sub
contracts.
He has also acted for various public sector clients in relation
to substantial outsourcing disputes.
Andrew contributes regularly to various professional
publications and has commented in The Times and
FT.com on litigation topics.