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Provided by Brett Wilson
We have one of the country's leading media and communications law practices, acting for high profile individuals, UHNWIs, and corporates/organisations of all sizes. The department specialises in defamation, privacy, harassment and data protection. The firm acted in two of the leading cases involving online publication: The Law Society & Ors v Kordowski [2011] EWHC 3185 (QB) and Tamiz v Google Inc [2013] EWCA Civ 68. Recent libel successes include Blackledge v Persons Unknown [2021] EWHC 1994. Recent defendant successes include Riley & Anor v Heybroek [2020] EWHC 1259 (QB), Wright v Ver [2020] EWCA Civ 672 and Haviland v The Andrew Lownie Literary Agency Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 1688 (QB). The firm acts for individuals seeking to prevent the unauthorised disclosure of confidential/private information or seeking redress following infringements. Recent privacy successes include JQL v NTP [2020] EWHC 1349 (QB) and GUH v KYT [2021] EWHC 1854 (QB). Recent harassment successes include Smith v Backhouse [2023] EWCA Civ 874. The firm regularly acts in representative proceedings brought to protect workforces or other groups of individuals from harassment. The team has acted for hundreds of individuals, including many high-profile figures/business leaders, seeking to enforce their data protection rights against search engines such as Google and due-diligence databases.
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Brett Wilson's defamation and privacy practice is particularly adept at and well known for handling matters concerning online publication. The firm acts for both claimants and defendants, including individuals, institutions and corporates.
Provided by Chambers
Brett Wilson represented Dale Vince OBE in high profile libel proceedings against prominent politicians and journalists.
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Brett Wilson gave me confidence from the outset. They broke the stages down, told me what to expect, and supported me when I was struggling.
They have a real ability to cut to the chase and present a cogent strategy.
The lawyers at Brett Wilson are extremely knowledgeable on all things defamation, privacy, and other related claims. They also do a fantastic job of communication and keeping the client informed.
They have a really good niche and attitude. They deliver a really good service for their clients and know what they are doing.
We have had at least fifteen cases with them and they have handled those really well - they are leading us to success.
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Iain Wilson is the managing partner and heads the Brett Wilson media and communications law department. He is experienced in advising high-profile individuals and organisations in relation to defamation, harassment and privacy matters.
Iain's involvement gave me added confidence.
Iain is fantastic. I really rate him, he's a good guy and someone you can depend on.
Incredibly shrewd, bang for buck the best media lawyer in the country and strategic in his approach.
Iain Wilson one of the leading figures in the area, a stand-out figure.
Iain is first rate and someone whose judgement I respect.
Max Campbell is well regarded in the market for his expertise in advising individuals on sensitive privacy and harassment matters. Max is able to conduct his own advocacy as a solicitor-advocate in civil proceedings in the High Court.
Max Campbell knows what he is doing.
Max is incredibly diligent and does a great job in client representation.
Max did a great job overseeing the entire case. He was approachable, straightforward, and consistently supportive throughout.
Max is all-round excellent.
Max is impressive and well regarded.
Tom Double is recognised for his expertise in advising both claimants and defendants on defamation and privacy actions and has deep experience of running High Court litigation.
Tom is forensic, his advice is on another level.
Head of Defamation/Reputation Management
Defamation/Reputation Management
Defamation/Reputation Management
Provided by Brett Wilson
Adham Harker
Kate Cross
Tom Double
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