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We advise media and technology companies on disputes relating to published content. Our team consists of experts with a passion for media law and the experience to back it up.
We advise organisations including media publishers, internet service providers and others in relation to claims brought in libel, privacy, breach of confidence and data protection.
We have a particular specialism in advising clients on the impact of developments in privacy and data protection law on the services they provide. The team therefore works closely with the firm’s highly regarded data protection team.
The firm’s long-standing focus on technology also means we are particularly well placed to advise media and technology clients who are embracing new ways to reach readers and viewers.
We work closely with clients as they develop new products and platforms, and advise on potential liability issues around the way those products and platforms are intended to operate.
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Bristows's media disputes team acts for broadcasters, news media organisations and social media platforms, as well as corporate clients and high net worth individuals. Areas of expertise include defamation and libel, contentious data subject access requests, privacy and misuse of confidential information, and the 'right to be forgotten'.
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Bristows were instructed by the BBC to defend a defamation claim brought by the
businessman and political donor Mohamed Amersi relating to a Panorama programme (Pandora Papers: Political Donors Exposed) broadcast by the BBC in October 2021.
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I trust their judgement in matters where the law and the facts are not straightforward, and the depth and breadth of their team is very strong.
I appreciated their doggedness and resilience in pursuing an entirely uncooperative and delinquent failed plaintiff.
Bristows have the ability to deal in the round with multi-faceted claims spanning many areas of expertise. They thought outside the box to come up with practical, client-focused solutions.
Many Bristows lawyers have science backgrounds so are especially good at technical cases.
Bristows are one of the few firms who can legitimately claim to be able to offer high-level advice on defamation, privacy and data protection matters.
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Alex Keenlyside is a partner at Bristows's media disputes team. He continues to build a reputation in the market for advising across a range of privacy, defamation and data protection matters. He frequently represents media and tech companies.
Alex is conscientious, brilliant, and has great integrity.
Alex has unparalleled strength, is a real thinker and works to get sensible, good practical results. A really impressive partner.
Alex is fantastic - a stand-out solicitor who clients love and completely trust. He has experience across all aspects of the sector and always offers finely judged and commercially aware legal advice
Alex is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is incredibly sharp, pragmatic and client-focused. He made a complex and sensitive case so much easier to navigate.
Alex is a big brain and remains calm under pressure.
Victoria Baron is a senior associate in the media disputes team at Bristows. She is establishing a strong practice advising large media companies and social media platforms on various defamation and reputation management issues.
Victoria is undoubtedly a future star. Her attention to detail is incredible and she commands a level of trust and experience which is very notable for an associate.
Victoria is a technically excellent lawyer with wonderful client relationship management skills. She is efficient and responsive, which really made us feel like we were in safe hands.
Victoria Baron is an excellent associate.
Victoria Baron is a real star.
Victoria has great client-handling skills and she is good at delivering difficult advice. She is unflappable, hardworking and diligent.
Head of Defamation/Reputation Management
Defamation/Reputation Management
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Victoria Baron
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