Chambers Review
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Defamation/Reputation Management - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Mellicks Solicitors is a highly experienced firm advising newspapers and publishing houses on a wide range of media law issues including data protection, privacy, defamation and contempt of court issues. The firm additionally advises individuals on reputation management issues. The team is adept at handling litigation as well as providing pre-publication advice.
Strengths
Kenny and Sophie have an amazing practice. They are completely on top of where the law is going. They are our go-to firm in Scotland.
Mellicks are excellent in defamation, privacy and data protection.
Streets ahead of the competition. From old hands to young, they have broad experience and answer questions before they are asked. Their expansion in a very difficult market speaks volumes.
Work Highlights
Mellicks Solicitors provide 24/7 legal cover to News Group Newspapers, providing on-demand pre-publication advice.
Notable practitioners
Kenneth Lang has considerable expertise handling pre- and post-publication issues for digital and print publishers.
Kenneth is old-school in the best sense, providing a service that is no longer the norm.
Sophie Cargill is experienced in handling IPSO complaints, as well as providing counsel on defamation, privacy, data protection and contempt of court claims.
Sophie is a joy to work with.
Sophie is streets ahead of her youthful contemporaries, going old-school in the best of ways.