Insights and Analysis
AI-washing – when AI hype becomes a litigation risk
Nicholas Heaton
Partner Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment
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Insights and events
Legal 500 2015'technically brilliant' : 'possibly the best' with 'technical savvy' and 'exceptional client care'
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and partner, Nick Heaton. He was a great colleague, and a friend to many in our London office and across both our global disputes practice and the wider firm, having joined us over 30 years ago as a trainee. He was a deeply talented lawyer and a much loved member of our team. Our thoughts remain with his family at this time. As a mark of respect for Nick, we are keeping his details on our website until after his funeral.
Legal 500 2015'superb and extremely knowledgeable'
Representative experience
Defending Alstom in National Grid's substantial claim for damages arising from the Gas Insulated Switchgear cartel (National Grid v ABB & oths).
Defending Mersen in substantial damages claims in the Competition Appeal Tribunal arising from the carbon graphite cartel (Emerson v Morgan & Deutsche Bahn v Morgan).
Acting for Air Canada in the Air Cargo cartel litigation (Emeralds and others v BA).
Defending a leading international engineering company in a claim for injunctive relief arising for breach of Article 102 TFEU.
Acting for an employer in the MNRPF case, a leading case concerning duties of pension trustees and the funding of pension schemes.
Acting for the trustees of the BT Pension Scheme in proceedings against the Government concerning the scope of the 'Crown Guarantee' of the Scheme's liabilities.
Acting for the independent trustee in the IMG Pensions Plan case, a leading case concerning amendment to pension schemes.
Defending a leading firm of lawyers from claims arising in relation to the establishment of an investment trust.
Acting for one of the 'big 4' accountancy firms from claims arising from tax advice.
Credentials
Education
- B.Sc., University of Exeter, 1991
Memberships
- Committee Member, London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA)
- Committee Member (Pensions Litigation Committee), Association of Pensions Lawyers (APL)
- Co-Chair IBA Working Group on Antitrust Litigation