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Defamation/Reputation Management - UK-wide

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • RPC defended Peter McCormick in a libel claim in the Court of Appeal brought by Dr Craig Wright concerning Dr Wright's claim to be the creator of bitcoin.

Strengths

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In my opinion RPC is without question the finest defendant defamation team in the country.

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It feels like our work is genuinely important to them and that they take pride in delivering a high-quality service tailored to who we are and what we do.

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RPC are our go-to English law firm for media-related legal threats, disputes and litigation. Their pre-publication advice is also second to none. They are highly valued, trusted and speedy.

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In addition to the industry-leading knowledge and expertise of the partners, there is a strong group of senior associates always available to support.

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RPC anticipates problems and looks at things from all angles, ensuring that you don't end up in a bear trap. Not only are they responsive and quick, but they're a joy to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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Keith Mathieson
Keith Mathieson
Star Individuals

Keith Mathieson leads RPC's media team and has 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.

When you work with Keith, you know you're in safe hands. His level of experience is extraordinary. He is extremely cool under pressure and only intervenes to the extent necessary.

Keith is a master strategist.

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Rupert Cowper-Coles
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Band 4

Rupert Cowper-Coles 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 able to cut through the noise and deliver clarity and confidence. He is a calming force.

He epitomises RPC's determination to allow publishers as much freedom as possible. He sees his way through tricky situations and gives advice early on that ensures that a client's position is robust.

Rupert is very authoritative; you know you are in very good hands and his knowledge of defamation law is flawless.

We like Rupert enormously. He has expertise that is absolutely up to date, is very thorough and gets to the bottom of things.

Rupert is a very bright defendant lawyer and a rising star at RPC.

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Alex Wilson
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Band 5
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 has keen intelligence, can head off problems and is able to explain legal issues in clear and simple terms. He is also strong at managing complex conversations with the other side.

Alex is about as good as you can get as a media lawyer.

Alex is great to work with – pragmatic and super-responsive, with the ability to calm a situation and cut through quickly and clearly to the things that actually matter.

Alex is extraordinarily capable and experienced for someone so young. We’re incredibly lucky to have him as our lawyer.

Alex is exceptionally good. He is very savvy, knows the industry backwards and works extremely hard.

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Alex Vakil
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Up and Coming

Alex Vakil acts for major news media titles and journalists in defence of libel claims and also pre-publication advice. He is a solicitor advocate with High Court experience. He also advises on data privacy matters, such as subject access requests.

He is a very good lawyer and a very nice man.

Alex is a standout lawyer.

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Nadia Tymkiw
Nadia Tymkiw
Associates to watch
Nadia Tymkiw is an expert in defamation and privacy as well as media and data regulation. She acts for a range of media clients including leading social media and online platforms.

She is amazingly talented, calm, assured and a critical thinker.

Nadia is a creative problem solver and understands how to extract the most benefit for her client out of any situation. Her attention to detail means clients avoid time-consuming and costly missteps.

Nadia is super-clever and impressive.

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Keith Mathieson
Keith Mathieson
Star Individuals
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Rupert Cowper-Coles
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Band 4
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Alex Wilson
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Band 5
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Alex Vakil
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Up and Coming
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Nadia Tymkiw
Nadia Tymkiw
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