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Samantha Thompson

Samantha Thompson

UK 2026

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Defamation/Reputation Management

UK-wide

1 year ranked

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Senior Associate Samantha is an experienced media lawyer with expertise across media and communication law and regulation. She acts for news outlets, broadcasters, journalists, social media and tech platforms and other organisations seeking to protect freedom of expression and information. She specialises in defamation, privacy, data protection claims, and media regulation, and co-leads RPC's Anti-SLAPP group. Samantha also has experience in intellectual property, human rights, tech disputes and breach of confidence.

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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.

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

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London (Firms)

South West

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