David Parratt KC (Scot) and Poppy Watson feature in the latest issue of ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine
23rd September 2024
3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) David Parratt KC (Scot) and Poppy Watson have contributed to the latest edition of ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine.
Specialist commercial and contractual dispute barrister David Parratt KC (Scot) is featured in TL4’s popular “60-Seconds With” segment, which offers readers an insight into experts in the field with quick-fire questions on their thoughts around and beyond their work. In his interview, published on page 4, David speaks to a range of topics including career anecdotes, personal goals and aspirations.
Commercial barrister Poppy Watson’s article, published on pages 5 and 6, is entitled “Debt, Damages, and the Mackay v Dick Principle: Pay Attention to the Intention”. In her article, Poppy discusses the recent Court of Appeal judgment in King Crude Carriers SA and Ors v Ridgebury November LLC and Ors. The article notes the criteria which need to be met for the Mackay v Dick principle to apply and Poppy highlights why it is important to consider the parties’ intentions when a dispute arises.
David’s practice includes areas such as arbitration, construction & engineering claims, energy disputes (including oil/gas upstream claims), general commercial litigation and commercial contracts. David is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), holds Chartered Arbitrator Status and is on the panels of many worldwide arbitration institutions.
Poppy Watson is a commercial barrister with a particular interest in matters involving breach of contract, the sale of goods and disputes in the energy sector. Poppy has previous experience working both in-house and at a commercial law firm and is regularly instructed to draft applications, attend hearings, and advise on a wide range of commercial matters.
To contact or instruct David and Poppy, please email Joe Townsend or David Fielder or telephone 020 7583 8055.
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