Mike Slinn

Independent Testifying Expert for Software, Intellectual Property, and Technical Forensics.

Known for results-driven research under adversarial conditions and clear, defensible opinions.

Core Expertise

• Trade secret disputes (access, derivation, and contamination)
• Source code analysis & comparison (infringement and misappropriation)
• Failure analysis of complex technical projects and systems
• Identification and ranking of significant contributing factors to success or failure
• Forensic reconstruction of project timelines and incremental progress
• Patent litigation support (software and systems)
• Reverse engineering of software and systems

Testimony Experience

• Testified before the ICC International Court of Arbitration in Paris and in several US federal courts
• Provided written opinions and defended them in cross-examination by tier-1 international law firms
• All opinions have been accepted
• No exclusions or disqualifications

Engagement Profile

• Retained as independent testifying expert in high-value disputes
• Works directly with counsel and other experts as required
• Experienced in cross-border matters (US, Europe, international arbitration)

Differentiation

• Combines deep technical analysis with courtroom-ready communication
• Able to explain complex systems clearly to non-technical and semi-technical judges
• Experienced with being cross-examined and interrogated by a tribunal of judges

Location

Available globally with a focus on London, Paris, and Munich.