Defamation/Reputation Management
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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(020) 7353 5005About
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Carter-Ruck’s clients range from national governments, heads of state and other political figures, multinational companies, business people and celebrities, to lower-profile individuals and organisations who place no less a premium on their right to reputation and privacy.
Our reputation management and media law practice is the best known in the UK, encompassing defamation (libel and slander), privacy and Data Protection. Carter-Ruck also frequently represents organisations and individuals whose reputation, privacy or commercial confidentiality has come under attack from other individuals or entities.
Pre-Publication
Carter-Ruck has an unrivalled track record in preventing the publication of adverse or intrusive articles, broadcasts or images. Where it is not possible to stop publication completely, our reputation as the most respected media law firm in the UK means we are well placed to influence what is published or broadcast, often working closely with the client’s PR advisers.
Post-Publication
When false or intrusive material has been published or broadcast, we are able to act quickly to have it removed, corrected, or take steps to reduce the visibility of the material online. We have an unrivalled record of obtaining prominent apologies for its clients. Many of Carter-Ruck’s cases have an international element requiring coordination across different jurisdictions; for this reason we are well-connected with specialist firms throughout the world.
Chambers Review
Carter-Ruck has an eminent reputation management practice with a record of excellence in high-profile privacy and defamation actions. It assists such individuals as heads of state, businesspeople and celebrities with the full range of reputational matters, with particular skill in obtaining privacy injunctions. The firm offers advice pre and post-publication to corporations and media organisations. The team is particularly experienced in cases concerning the misuse of private information and matters relating to breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Strengths
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"Carter-Ruck has always been at the top of the field. They have a broad spread of people from top to bottom on the claimant side."
"I enjoyed working with them. We were impressed by their experience and worked with several senior and junior partners. They were all very knowledgeable. They're great."
"Carter-Ruck has always been at the top of the field. They have a broad spread of people from top to bottom on the claimant side."
"I enjoyed working with them. We were impressed by their experience and worked with several senior and junior partners. They were all very knowledgeable. They're great."
Notable Practitioners
Nigel Tait serves as Carter-Ruck's managing partner and also leads the defamation and media law department. He has a wealth of experience advising high-profile individuals and corporate clients on defamation and privacy issues.
"Nigel is a great strategist and works tirelessly for his clients."
"Nigel certainly deserves to be recognised as a star."
"He is very knowledgeable and great to work with."
Adam Tudor is frequently instructed by high-profile individuals in libel and reputation management matters. He has a strong track record of securing damages and public apologies on behalf of claimants in defamation cases.
"Adam has a great reputation."
Claire Gill is noted for acting in significant cases involving defamation and misuse of private information. She is especially proficient in litigation involving the right to erasure under the GDPR.
"Claire is excellent and very pleasant to work with."
"She is a brilliant lawyer and knows what she is doing."
"She is hugely experienced and does particularly complex cases. She is charming and a pleasure to work with."
Rebecca Toman has a comprehensive defamation, privacy and reputation management practice. Her client base includes public figures and high net worth individuals from both the UK and abroad.
"Rebecca is very good and clients really like her."
"Rebecca is superb and a fantastic communicator. She can charm anyone."
"She is very impressive."
Persephone Bridgman Baker comes recommended for her experience acting in defamation and misuse of private information cases.
"She is an excellent partner to work with on all fronts, from her level of knowledge of the law to responsiveness to the client."
Alasdair Pepper is well known for representing claimants in libel and privacy disputes. He frequently advises clients on material published on the internet.
Antonia Foster advises claimants on defamation and data protection claims, primarily bringing cases against print and broadcast media.
"Antonia is excellent, as you would expect. She understands the client's issues and is excellent strategically, knowing how to bring a case to the right solution."
"Antonia is always excellent."
"She is a very sensible and impressive claimant lawyer."
Mathilde Groppo is a highly regarded associate with experience on both the defendant and claimant sides of disputes. She is also noted for experience in international matters.
"Mathilde is very knowledgeable on defamation law issues. She can immediately identify where the challenges will be and offer practical solutions."
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