Ranking tables

Defamation/Reputation Management | UK

Scotland

Rankings overview for Departments

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  1. Campbell S Deane Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co22 Years Ranked
  2. Christine O'Neill KC
    Christine O'Neill KC Brodies LLP22 Years Ranked
  3. Niall McLean
    Niall McLean Brodies LLP8 Years Ranked
  4. David McKieLevy & McRae Solicitors LLP
  5. Kenneth LangMellicks Solicitors
  6. Kirsteen MacDonaldMac Media Law
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  1. Sophie CargillMellicks Solicitors

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co
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    Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    Bannatyne, 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.

  2. Brodies LLP
    1
    Brodies LLP
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked

    Brodies 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.

  3. Levy & McRae Solicitors LLP
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2026 | Band 1
  4. Mellicks Solicitors
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Burness Paull
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    Burness Paull
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Burness 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.