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RPC

Defamation/Reputation Management

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Defamation/Reputation Management - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

RPC's market-leading defendant practice offers expertise in all aspects of defamation defence from pre-trial to appeal. It acts for a host of national newspapers, broadcasters, online and print publishers, and media liability insurers. The firm is adept at advising clients on matters relating to malicious falsehood, contempt, harassment, data protection, Freedom of Information Act and copyright disputes. The team provides round-the-clock assistance, including pre-publication and injunction advisory services.

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Work Highlights

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  • RPC continued to act for the Financial Times to defend a libel claim brought by former hedge fund manager, Crispin Odey, over two articles published by the defendant reporting on allegations of sexual assault against the claimant.

Strengths

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  • The firm excels in dealing with privacy, defamation and reputation management matters, particularly for defendants. An experienced, well-resourced and highly knowledgeable team.

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  • RPC are incredibly responsive, give clear advice quickly, and very solutions-orientated. In litigation, their strategic awareness means the client is one step ahead of the game.

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  • They are a market leading practice for defendants, with breadth and depth of expertise across the team. The lawyers are able to provide tailored commercial and practical advice to their clients.

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  • RPC's ability to handle the complexities of defamation cases is first rate.

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  • This is without question the best defendant defamation team in the country. It is superb. There could be no finer firm.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Keith Mathieson
    Keith Mathieson

    Keith Mathieson

    Keith Mathieson is a partner in the media team with a wealth of experience in this space. He is regularly called upon to defend media sector clients, including leading newspapers and publishers, against allegations of defamation. He has a wide international client base and has acted in some of the most high profile media cases in recent decades.

    • Keith knows our brand inside out and knows exactly what advice to give us.

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    • Keith is a formidable media lawyer.

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    • Keith is a born god.

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    • Keith was immediately was on top of the legal complexities of the case and the best approach to the our interests effectively.

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  • Alex Wilson
    Alex Wilson

    Alex Wilson

    Alex Wilson has an impressive defamation practice which includes handling contentious matters and giving pre-publication advice. His clients include leading news media organisations, individual journalists and individuals defending libel claims.

    • Alex is superb.

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    • Alex knows the business closely, is down to earth, and knowledgeable.

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    • Alex is a brilliant mind who can deliver comprehensive advice clearly. He discovers all the issues in a matter and plots a clear path through them; the perfect combination of hard and soft skills.

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    • Alex is an extremely impressive litigator and strategist with a wealth of expertise.

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    • Alex is an excellent media lawyer. He is across the detail on a case, gives clear and practical advice, and is a pleasure to work with.

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  • Rupert Cowper-Coles
    Rupert Cowper-Coles

    Rupert Cowper-Coles

    Rupert Cowper-Coles is a partner and leads the media team at the firm. He is noted for his experience advising media outlets on a range of matters relating to defamation, privacy and data protection. He represents traditional media clients such as national newspapers as well as digital media platforms. He is also praised for his recent involvement in SLAPP cases.

    • Rupert is a brilliant media lawyer. He works hard, has excellent judgement and is highly experienced in dealing with all privacy, defamation and data protection matters.

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    • A skilled and trusted adviser who understands the nuances and sensitivities of our business and can adapt the advice accordingly. He is very commercial and responsive.

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    • Rupert is an incredible media lawyer and an excellent leader of RPC's media team.

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    • Rupert is a brilliant technical and commercial lawyer, who represented our best interests consistently taking into account a balance of changing complex and challenging factors.

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    • Rupert is thoughtful and meticulous, offering a comprehensive approach to any problem. He provides a considered and legally sound path to get you where you want to be.

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  • Mafruhdha Miah
    Mafruhdha Miah

    Mafruhdha Miah

    Mafruhdha Miah is a senior associate in the firm's media team. She has particular expertise advising tech sector clients, alongside a wide client base including national newspapers, and has acted in a number of high-profile media cases.

    • Mafruhdha is brilliant at what she does, involved with some of the most seminal cases out there, a respected name by barristers and also the judiciary.

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    • Mafruhdha really knows her stuff. She is highly experienced, knowledgeable and proactive in working on a case. She is a pleasure to work with.

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  • Samantha Thompson
    Samantha Thompson

    Samantha Thompson

    Samantha Thompson is a senior associate in the media team. She is noted for her expertise in complex litigation, advising broadcasters on pre- and post-publication, and for her expertise in providing tech and media regulatory advice.

    • Samantha is an excellent media lawyer. She is extremely diligent, knowledgeable and commercial.

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