Defamation/Reputation Management
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Provided by Brett Wilson LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Brett Wilson represented the Good Law Project and its founder Jolyon Maugham KC in relation to various reputation management matters.
Strengths
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"Brett Wilson handles incredibly complex matters with several different issues quickly and effectively. The communication is incredible."
"They are specialists and very strong in this field, instilling a lot of confidence in the client."
"An absolutely top-drawer boutique specialist."
"Leaders in harassment and defamation law."
"Brett Wilson handles incredibly complex matters with several different issues quickly and effectively. The communication is incredible."
"They are specialists and very strong in this field, instilling a lot of confidence in the client."
"An absolutely top-drawer boutique specialist."
"Leaders in harassment and defamation law."
Notable Practitioners
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 Wilson is our go-to expert on UK libel law."
"He is extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic."
"Iain is excellent at communication and providing an effective and efficient strategy for our case. He guided us through the matter and handled everything quickly."
"Iain is a super-safe pair of hands, my go-to lawyer in the field and someone I am very happy to recommend to others."
"Iain is one of the most astute lawyers I've met and has a thorough understanding of the situation and how to minimise the potential reputational damage."
Max Campbell is well regarded in the market for his expertise in advising individuals on sensitive privacy and harassment matters.
"I can't fault the service Max and his team provided. I trust Max, and I trust his decisions. He gave me confidence and hope when I was struggling and I'm thankful for that."
Tom Double is recognised for his expertise in advising both claimants and defendants on defamation and privacy actions.
"Tom is a very good and able lawyer and person."
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Carol Vorderman
Dale Vince
Good Law Project
Roger Ver
The Jewish Chronicle
Unite the Union
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