Defamation/Reputation Management

Keith Mathieson leads RPC's media team and has a wealth of experience in this space. He is regularly called upon to defend media sector clients, including leading newspapers and publishers, against allegations of defamation.

"When you work with Keith, you know you're in safe hands. His level of experience is extraordinary. He is extremely cool under pressure and only intervenes to the extent necessary."

"Keith is a master strategist."

Rupert Cowper-Coles is noted for his experience advising media outlets on a range of matters relating to defamation, privacy and data protection. He represents traditional media clients such as national newspapers as well as digital media platforms. He is also praised for his recent involvement in SLAPP cases.

"Rupert is very authoritative; you know you are in very good hands and his knowledge of defamation law is flawless."

"He epitomises RPC's determination to allow publishers as much freedom as possible. He sees his way through tricky situations and gives advice early on that ensures that a client's position is robust."

"Rupert is a very bright defendant lawyer and a rising star at RPC."

"We like Rupert enormously. He has expertise that is absolutely up to date, is very thorough and gets to the bottom of things."

"Rupert is able to cut through the noise and deliver clarity and confidence. He is a calming force."

Alex Wilson has an impressive defamation practice which includes handling contentious matters and giving pre-publication advice. His clients include leading news media organisations, individual journalists and individuals defending libel claims.

"Alex is exceptionally good. He is very savvy, knows the industry backwards and works extremely hard."

"Alex is about as good as you can get as a media lawyer."

"Alex has keen intelligence, can head off problems and is able to explain legal issues in clear and simple terms. He is also strong at managing complex conversations with the other side."

"Alex is extraordinarily capable and experienced for someone so young. We’re incredibly lucky to have him as our lawyer."

"Alex is great to work with – pragmatic and super-responsive, with the ability to calm a situation and cut through quickly and clearly to the things that actually matter."

Alex Vakil acts for major news media titles and journalists in defence of libel claims and also pre-publication advice. He is a solicitor advocate with High Court experience. He also advises on data privacy matters, such as subject access requests.

"Alex is a standout lawyer."

"He is a very good lawyer and a very nice man."

Nadia Tymkiw is an expert in defamation and privacy as well as media and data regulation. She acts for a range of media clients including leading social media and online platforms.

"Nadia is a creative problem solver and understands how to extract the most benefit for her client out of any situation. Her attention to detail means clients avoid time-consuming and costly missteps."

"She is amazingly talented, calm, assured and a critical thinker."

"Nadia is super-clever and impressive."