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18 November 2024NewsCopyrightMuireann Bolger

‘We were on tenterhooks’: Winning counsel dives into WaterRower

Following the High Court’s long-awaited WaterRower decision, WIPR met with Rachel Pearse of Gunnercooke, part of the winning team, to explore what the “fascinating” case means for designers.

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