Ranking tables
Defamation/Reputation Management | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Departments
- Campbell S Deane Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co22 Years Ranked
Christine O'Neill KC Brodies LLP22 Years Ranked- David McKie Levy & McRae Solicitors LLP16 Years Ranked
Niall McLean Brodies LLP8 Years Ranked- Kenneth LangMellicks Solicitors
- Kirsteen MacDonaldMac Media Law
- Sophie CargillMellicks Solicitors
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & CoDefamation/Reputation Management2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedBannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co advises a range of celebrities and individuals in the public eye on reputation management matters of all kinds. The firm also defends newspapers and other publishers in litigation and offers pre-publication services.

1 Brodies LLPDefamation/Reputation Management2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedBrodies is a highly reputable firm with a broad defamation practice, acting for a range of broadcasters, publishers and public bodies. The team provides further experience to high-profile individuals, including MPs and journalists.

1 Levy & McRae Solicitors LLPDefamation/Reputation Management2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedLevy & McRae Solicitors is a well-regarded practice that handles an array of contentious matters including defamation, privacy and contempt of court. The firm assists clients in the broadcast and print media sectors, as well as other companies and individuals. The team is additionally able to advise on social media-related issues.
Band 2

2 Burness PaullDefamation/Reputation Management2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedBurness Paull is a full-service media practice which extends to high-quality representation in all manner of defamation and reputational matters, both pre- and post-publication. The firm represents print and digital media organisations and broadcasters in libel claims, reporting restrictions matters and other disputes. It also maintains notable expertise in issues concerning privacy and copyright.
