Tech Disputes
NETWORK

We are an inclusive forum for professionals from the technology and legal industries interested in avoiding, managing and winning tech disputes. 

Based in London, we offer members the opportunity to hear from leading domain experts and develop professional connections in a relaxed manner and free of charge.

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For Industry

The Tech Disputes Network is a place to keep abreast of the latest ideas on avoiding and managing disputes, and to meet fellow professionals in an informal setting.

We run regular seminars covering topics of direct relevance to the tech industry, and it’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, share ideas and make contacts.

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Learn about cutting-edge trends from the people who are behind them. Enjoy the opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas in an friendly and casual atmosphere.

Our engaging seminars offer a mix of topics to interest all members of the industry, led by sector experts. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, share ideas and make new contacts.

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CLA/TDN Joint Event


Code, Copyright and Copyleft: Navigating Software and AI in a Changing Legal Landscape

Wednesday 23 September at 6pm at Osborne Clarke LLP, One London Wall, London EC2Y 5EB

The CLA will be holding a joint evening event with the Tech Disputes Network on Wednesday 23 September at 6pm at Osborne Clarke LLP, One London Wall, London EC2Y 5EB.

Speakers confirmed to date:

Sessions to include:

  • Copyright in software: principles demonstrated through recent cases: subsistence, ownership and infringement;
  • Trends in AI software development: implications of the integration of AI systems into software development pipelines: Intellectual Property, licensing, liability and data privacy; and
  • Copyleft in practice: when using open-source code can impose obligations on developers and businesses and how easily software developers can cross the line without realising it; new risks created by modern coding practices, AI-assisted development and increasingly opaque software supply chains.

Date:     23 September 2026

Venue:  Osborne Clarke LLP, One London Wall, London EC2Y 5EB

Time:    Registration will open from 6pm followed by the CLA AGM and the talk will begin at approximately 6.30pm

To register please click here

 

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Share ideas, meet new people, and hear from expert speakers. With new topics every time, our relaxed and informal evening events are forming a new hub for people involved in the central London Tech industry. 

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The Tech Disputes Network is run by Sam Roberts of Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP. You can contact us on the details below.

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Email: enquiry@disputes.tech

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Judith Hopper

Judith.Hopper@bevanbrittan.com

Bevan Brittan LLP ››

Judith is a partner at Bevan Brittan.  She specialises in complex contractual disputes, including technology disputes.  She has significant experience of adjudication, mediation and Court proceedings, including Court of Appeal success.  Recent experience includes advising a major financial institution on issues arising from the disaggregation of an IT contract, resulting in disputes with both the incumbent and the new supplier.

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