Hill
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW86752890 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86752890 BCX8">Sarah is an experienced litigator with </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW86752890 BCX8">particular expertise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86752890 BCX8"> in acting on disputes involving difficult points of contractual interpretation.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW44906674 BCX8">Arbitration is also a key focus for Sarah. She has been instructed to act in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW44906674 BCX8">numerous</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW44906674 BCX8"> arbitral proceedings in multiple industries, includin</span>g <a href="/expertise/sectors/technology/">technology</a>, telecoms, financial services, insurance, pharmaceuticals and retail.</p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW206877175 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206877175 BCX8">Sarah has </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206877175 BCX8">significant experience</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206877175 BCX8"> in coordinating and running large teams, meeting client </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206877175 BCX8">arrangements</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206877175 BCX8"> and dealing with the communication issues that can arise in large, complex matters, such as coordination across multiple </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206877175 BCX8">jurisdictions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206877175 BCX8">. This includes leading and managing large-scale e-disclosure reviews, witness evidence preparation and technical expert instruction and management.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW206877175 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Sarah has acted on numerous high profile IT, commercial and IP cases in the English High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. She acted for the successful parties in the following:</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none"> </span><i><span data-contrast="none">De Beers UK Ltd v Atos Origin IT Services UK Ltd</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> [2010] EWHC 3276 (TCC)</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":280}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"> </span><i><span data-contrast="none">Blue v Ashley</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> [2017] EWHC 1928 (Comm)</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":280}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"> </span><i><span data-contrast="none">Kabab-ji SAL (Lebanon) v Kout Food Group (Kuwait)</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> [2020] EWCA Civ 6 and [2021] UKSC 48</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":280}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Examples of Sarah’s recent work include:</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Acting for DBS in</span> <i><span data-contrast="none">Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service</span></i> <span data-contrast="none">[2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (one of the Lawyer’s top 20</span> <span data-contrast="none">cases of 2023) in relation to a +£200m dispute with its IT supplier arising out of delays and other issues with an IT modernisation programme. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":2,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":280,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Advising a major life sciences business on a US$12m contractual dispute concerning a Global Software Licence and Support Services Agreement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":280}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Advising a telecoms company on a £4m contractual dispute with a supplier relating to termination and breach of contract.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":280}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Assisting a software development company in respect of numerous ongoing multi-million pound global licensing disputes, including coordination of forensic accountants and lawyers in other jurisdictions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":280}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Leading on multi-claim arbitrations for a telecommunications business (total value: £1m).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":2,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":280,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<p><span class="TextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8">Sarah </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8">is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8">certified</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8"> and experienced in change management. She also </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8">has </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8">expertise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8"> in</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8">using</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8"> automation to increase effici</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8">encies for clients </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8">for</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8">matters involving large scale, repeatable elements</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8"> of dispute</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8"> resolution work</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201458906 BCX8">.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW241948781 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW241948781 BCX8">Sarah is a m</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW241948781 BCX8">ember of The </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW241948781 BCX8">Change Management Institute </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW241948781 BCX8">and also</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW241948781 BCX8"> The </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW241948781 BCX8">Society for Computers and Law</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW241948781 BCX8">.</span></span></p>
Sarah HillSenior Associate – Commercial & technology disputes
Sarah has over 15 years’ experience advising on and project managing intensive commercial and technology disputes at all stages of litigation and arbitration. Sarah is also experienced in resolving disputes through ADR, including commercial negotiation and mediation.