Profile

Alan Gourgey QC has an outstanding reputation in the field of commercial litigation. Alan is also a qualified mediator and arbitrator. His wide-ranging practice includes:

  • Complex contract litigation
  • Civil fraud
  • Media & entertainment
  • Sports law
  • Partnership
  • Technology disputes

He is presently involved in the substantial litigation BSkyB v EDS. Alan acts on behalf of EDS in this case which featured in the Lawyer ‘Heavyweight Litigation’ report as one of the 10 big litigation trials of 2008.

Alan is recommended in the major legal directories as a leading silk for commercial litigation, civil fraud, information technology and insolvency. He is also recommended in Legal Experts 2010 for commercial litigation and fraud. Praise for him includes:

Alan Gourgey QC is celebrated for being "excellent on his paperwork, a clear thinker and a pleasure to work with." (Chamber & Partners 2010)

The extremely brainy and accessible Alan Gourgey QC at 11 Stone Buildings is highly sought-after. (Chambers & Partners 2009)

Alan Gourgey QC remains a silk to turn to for complex fraud matters. He is described as a "fantastic advocate" who is popular with both judges and peers. (Chambers & Partners 2009)

Alan Gourgey QC is "a good communicator who gets to the issues quickly." He is "understated but brilliant." (Legal 500 2009)