Partner
"With his "sharp mind" Nick Arnold of Blake
Lapthorn is "a guy who really knows what he's talking about - he is
always ahead of the game by several moves." He leads the firm's
commercial dispute resolution group [London] and specialises
in the technology, outsourcing and financial services
work." (Chambers
UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession
2012)
"Nick Arnold is head of Blake Lapthorn's
commercial litigation team, and has considerable experience in the
technology, outsourcing and financial services fields. He is hailed
for his "excellent negotiation skills and his ability to get to
the crux of complex disputes." (
Chambers
UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession
2011)
Nick specialises in resolving complex contractual and commercial
disputes (whether they be in court or arbitral proceedings),
particularly in the technology, outsourcing and financial services
sectors. His work is frequently of an international nature. It
includes advice on intellectual property and licensing, internet
content, computer misuse, breach of warranty claims, partnership
and minority shareholder disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty and
confidence, civil fraud and commission claims. His recent cases
include acting for an international telecoms company in a
multi-jurisdictional dispute to recover in excess of US $20 million
worth of telecoms equipment and a multi million pound cross border
breach of trust/fraud claim. He regularly represents international
clients both in the UK and abroad and has a wealth of experience of
working for and with overseas lawyers.
Nick is a board member of EuroITCounsel (a European network
of independent IT and outsourcing lawyers).
