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We empower creators and those who work with them, helping to maximize potential and preserve legacies. We understand that for many of our high-profile clients, ensuring their privacy is respected and reputation protected is of paramount importance. We ensure our clients achieve this by combining practical know-how, legal expertise and tactical thinking.
Much of the time our work is preventative: we work with our clients to manage situations and to prevent any adverse or intrusive publication. Carefully timed and directed action can often solve a potential issue without viral spread, unwanted publicity, or recourse to the courts.
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Russells is a leading firm in the media and entertainment sector and has substantial experience advising celebrities on defamation and reputation matters. The team is particularly renowned for its work in the music and sports industries.
Russells continued to act for a number of high-profile clients in phone hacking claims against NGN and MGN, settling proceedings successfully for clients including, Ian Wright, the Estate of George Michael, the Estate of Amy Winehouse, Mitch Winehouse, Cheryl Tweedy and Tulisa Contostavlos.
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I have seen first hand the level of expertise they apply to often difficult cases - it is extremely impressive to witness.
They are both sure of their ground but also willing to be flexible for the benefit of the client.
The level of expertise at Russells was brilliant.
I have seen first hand the level of expertise they apply to often difficult cases - it is extremely impressive to witness.
They are both sure of their ground but also willing to be flexible for the benefit of the client.
The level of expertise at Russells was brilliant.
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Dan Hoyle's client base includes media companies, actors and artists and he frequently acts in defamation and reputation management matters. He is particularly noted for his expertise in complex cases and conducts his own advocacy. He leads the firm's high-profile phone hacking work.
Dan is very good at negotiations and ensuring good client outcomes.
Dan resolved things at very early stages, he really knows his stuff and is very good at problem solving.
We formed a brilliant partnership and I was very happy with the level of support I received from Dan.
Dan is a thoughtful, highly accomplished professional who is insightful on a range of complex subjects and whose service ethic is second to none.
Steven Tregear is a partner and head of the firm's litigation department. He serves clients in the media, entertainment and sports industries and is an expert on defamation, privacy, breach of contract and copyright infringement. He also has notable expertise in international arbitration for sports clients, and is experienced in phone hacking claims.
Steven is a brilliant lawyer.
Steven is very experienced and knowledgeable, and gives clear advice to the layman. He is a go to lawyer for media matters.
Steven is an absolute giant in his field. He is resolution-focused, takes the interests of his clients extremely seriously, and his negotiation and problem-solving skills are second to none.
Steven is very good at seeing the big picture in terms of litigation, very aware of how things may play out in the media and long term.