Gather with other licensing professionals to hear from Laura Wright and Rebecca Keating, barristers of 4 Pump Court and authors of ‘A Practical Guide to Quantum Computing and the Law’.
Laura and Rebecca will provide an introduction to quantum computing and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Topics will include:
Drawing on lessons from recent developments, the discussion will focus on how to stay ahead in this transformative area of technology.
We’ll then open the floor to questions from attendees, moderated by LES B&I member, David Holt (Partner, Potter Clarkson), before enjoying drinks and canapes together.
As the session will include an introduction, no prior knowledge of quantum computing is required!
Specialises in technology and IP disputes, and is regularly instructed in a wide range of technology-related disputes involving computer systems, internet services and software across a variety of industry sectors. Laura’s academic background encompasses both law and technology; in 2022, Laura completed an MSc in Computing Science at Imperial College London. She is ranked as a "Leading junior" in IT and Telecoms in Legal 500. Laura is a committee member of the Society for Computers and Law Junior Lawyers’ Group. She frequently writes on the topic of technology law, and in recent years coauthored the “AI and Professional Liability” chapter of The Law of Artificial Intelligence (Sweet & Maxwell), as well as the IP section of the AI chapter of the Encyclopaedia of IT Law (Thomson Reuters).
Has a particular focus on technology disputes. Ranked as a "Rising Star" in Legal 500 in the field of IT and Telecoms, and "Leading junior" in Crypto and Blockchain Assets, Rebecca has been instructed on a wide range of technology-related disputes from project failures, the use of artificial intelligence, cyber-attacks, cryptoassets to quantum computers. Rebecca is Co-Chair of the Society for Computers and Law Women in Technology group, an editorial member of the Tech Disputes Network and committee member of TECBAR. She has published several articles on the topic of technology and the law in both national and international publications and is a contributing author to the Law of Artificial Intelligence (Sweet & Maxwell) and the AI chapter for the Encyclopaedia of IT Law (Thomson Reuters).
