About

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The original defendant practice, we fight tooth and nail for media clients and their right to freedom of expression. 

Our team advises the nation’s most prominent media, news and content companies, publishers, advertisers, television broadcasters, film studios and radio stations. Where there are reputational issues or important points of principle at stake, our clients know to rely on our determination and robust style of litigation.

Our highly experienced lawyers have successfully litigated many of the ground-breaking defamation and privacy claims of recent years, but clients most value our ability to get to the core of the issue and stop complaints ever becoming claims in the first place.

Broadcasters and publishers operate in a global market and we regularly advise our media clients on claims involving multiple jurisdictions and we work with preferred local lawyers in the US and globally.

The team offers content clearance advice to all media clients including libel reads for book publishers and magazines, script reviews and clearance work for film producers and radio and television broadcasters. We also advise clients on regulatory matters involving Ofcom and the ASA and proceedings under the BCAP, CAP and Editors’ codes of conduct.

Chambers Review

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Defamation/Reputation Management - UK-wide

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Wiggin's dynamic defendant practice is regularly instructed by magazines, newspapers and other media organisations on defamation and privacy matters. The firm is particularly noted for its expert pre-publication work and frequently sought after for its online-specific advice. The team offers industry-specific expertise in the film sector, advising a variety of film studios on reputational concerns. The firm additionally offers extensive expertise in defending interim injunction applications.

Work Highlights

  • Wiggin represented The Guardian in its successful defence of a High Court libel claim brought by Noel Clarke.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Caroline Kean
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Caroline Kean
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Senior Statespeople

Caroline Kean is a consultant in the firm. She is experienced in advising a wide array of clients on complex defamation matters. She is particularly noted for her work on behalf of leading publishers, newspapers and broadcasters.

Caroline is the gold standard in media litigation.

Caroline is superb and a pleasure to deal with. You feel safe in her hands and she has an amazing grasp of broader sensitivities and considerations beyond the purely legal.

Matthew Dando
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Matthew Dando
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Band 4

Matthew Dando is a well-regarded partner and litigator. He recognised in particular for defending publishers and news outlets in publication disputes, including libel and privacy litigation.

Matthew's level of sophistication in handling complex legal matters is impressive, particularly in litigation. His strategic approach and deep expertise make him a valuable legal partner.

Matthew has phenomenal judgement and huge experience which allows him to handle even the most complex and demanding cases.

Matt always brings a sense of calmness.

Adelaide Lopez
Adelaide Lopez
Star Associates

Adelaide Lopez is a rising talent in media litigation generally, and is recognised here for her work defending news, film and TV industry clients from defamation and data protection claims. She is dual-qualified in England and Wales and in New York and has a background working in Hollywood film production.

Adelaide is a pleasure to work with, and I always feel in safe hands.

Adelaide is fantastic - she has commercial and legal savvy and is amazing with clients who find her a joy to work with, even in the midst of complex and demanding cases.

Adelaide is a clear communicator with excellent attention to detail and a strategic approach.

Adelaide has a great head on her. She is a star.

Elizabeth Wiggin
Elizabeth Wiggin
Associates to watch

Elizabeth Wiggin is a senior associate who is recommended for her work defending news media, film and TV and publishing companies from libel claims. She has also acted for journalists with respect to subject access requests.

Elizabeth provides outstanding client service, consistently demonstrating strong communication and a highly supportive approach.

Elizabeth is a superb associate who is totally committed to her cases and unearths key points others would miss.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wiggin LLP

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Defamation/Reputation Management

Caroline Kean
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Caroline Kean
S
Senior Statespeople
Matthew Dando
4
Matthew Dando
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Band 4
Adelaide Lopez
Adelaide Lopez
Star Associates
Elizabeth Wiggin
Elizabeth Wiggin
Associates to watch