Carter-Ruck
UK Guide 2025
About
Senior Partner: Cameron Doley
Managing Partner: Nigel Tait
Number of partners: 9
Number of assistants: 9
Number of other fee-earners: 6
Contacts:
Media Law: Adam Tudor, Nigel Tait, Claire Gill, Antonia Foster, Rebecca Toman, Persephone Bridgman Baker, Alasdair Pepper
International Arbitration: Cameron Doley, Tom Cameron, Charles Enderby Smith
Commercial Litigation: Adam Tudor, Claire Gill, Nigel Tait, Alasdair Pepper
Public International Law: Cameron Doley, Charles Enderby Smith, Guy Martin, Alasdair Pepper
Sanctions: Charles Enderby Smith, Guy Martin
Firm Overview
Carter-Ruck is one of the UK’s best known firms and is renowned for its expertise in litigation and dispute resolution. It is recognised as the UK’s pre-eminent media law practice, and its commercial litigation and international law practices are also highly regarded. The firm’s clients include national governments, heads of state and other political figures, multinational companies, business people, celebrities, and lower-profile individuals and organisations who place no less a premium on their reputations. Many of the firm’s cases attract the attention of the world’s media and Carter-Ruck is well used to dealing with the challenges that this presents.
Main Areas of Practice
Media Law:
We are experts in reputation management, media and privacy disputes. We help individuals and organisations who find themselves subject to adverse or intrusive media or online interest. We provide fast, practical advice on defamation, privacy, breach of confidence, data protection and blackmail or harassment.
We help clients who are faced with the publication of untrue or intrusive allegations which threaten their reputation whether in the traditional press, on TV or radio or online (including on social media).Depending on the point at which we are engaged, we will seek to mitigate or prevent publication (including, where necessary, obtaining a Court injunction).Where publication has already taken place, we will advise on a strategy for responding – including obtaining the swift removal or correction of material online, publication of apologies and payment of damages and costs where appropriate. If Court proceedings prove necessary, we have a formidable track record in securing victories for our clients at or before trial.
International Arbitration:
We assist states, political leaders, businesses UHNW individuals and investors with a range of issues including international arbitrations, cross-border regulatory investigations, sanctions, restrictive measures and Mutual Legal Assistance. We also advise on INTERPOL Notices (including Red Notices), diplomatic protection and sovereign immunity. Lawyers also advise on and conduct arbitrations under the arbitral rules of institutions including UNCITRAL, LCIA, ICC, LMAA and LME.
Commercial Litigation:
We manage a wide variety of complex litigation and arbitration spanning heavyweight commercial disputes, intellectual property claims and high value claims against banks, financial institutions and professional advisers, in the UK, European and international courts and other forums.
Public International Law:
Carter-Ruck has extensive experience in litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters involving an international, diplomatic or geopolitical context. The team regularly advises on the impact of international law and represent clients in a variety of tribunals and forums worldwide. The team is also well known for advising clients who are the subject of targeted sanctions and restrictive measures at domestic, European Union or international level. The firm’s expertise in dealing with the international media means they are uniquely placed to advise on the reputational implications of sensitive international disputes.
Sanctions:
Carter-Ruck is widely considered to be the leading law firm for individuals and entities wishing to take steps, including court action, for the annulment of restrictive measures. We pioneered challenges to such sanctions in 2001 for client Sheikh Yassin Abdullah Kadi whose two successes before the European Court of Justice have set the benchmark for sanctions challenges.
We have represented clients before the Administrative Court in London in domestic judicial reviews of administrative sanctions decisions, the Ombudsperson to the United Nation’s ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, before the General Court of the European Union and the European Court of Justice. We also advise clients challenging US designations by OFAC.
By their nature, many of these cases include a reputation management element. Carter-Ruck’s unrivalled expertise in media law means that we are particularly well-placed to assist and uniquely we are able to respond quickly and authoritatively to press interest directed to our clients.
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- Web: www.carter-ruck.com
- Tel: (020) 7353 5005
- Fax: (020) 7353 5553
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High Court dismisses Mail on Sunday’s public interest defence in “statin deniers” libel case
In a major Judgment delivered on 25 June 2024, Mr Justice Nicklin has dismissed a public interest defence advanced by The Mail on Sunday in a libel claim brought by Dr Zoë Harcombe and Dr Malcolm Kendrick.
Inforrm Case Law: Harcombe and Kendrick vs Associated Newspapers, Public interest defence dismissed
Claire Gill writes for Inforrm’s Blog following a complex preliminary issues trial where Mr Justice Nicklin handed down judgment on 25 June 2024 in the case of Harcombe and Kendrick v Associated Newspapers [2024] EWHC 1523 (KB).
BBC apologises to former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington
The BBC has today released the findings of its report into the complaints made by Amanda Abbington against professional Strictly Come Dancing dancer Giovanni Pernice.
Carter-Ruck expands International team with the hire of partner Tom Cameron from White & Case
The partners of Carter-Ruck are delighted to welcome International Arbitration partner Tom Cameron to the firm. Tom joins the firm from international law firm White & Case LLP.
High Court awards Ken Bates £150,000 in libel damages against Tom Rubython and Business F1 magazine
Ken Bates, the former owner and Chairman of Chelsea Football Club, has today been awarded £150,000 in damages by the High Court in London in respect of a May 2023 article published by Tom Rubython and Business F1 magazine.
Carter-Ruck client Vladimir Plahotniuc wins sanctions challenge in European Court of Justice
Moldovan politician and businessman Vladimir Gheorghe Plahotniuc has been successful in challenging the 2023 restrictive measures imposed upon him by the EU Council.
High Court dismisses statutory reporting defence advanced by OCCRP brought by Dr Ashti Hawrami
Carter-Ruck represents Dr Ashti Hawrami, formerly the Minister of Natural Resources and later, the Assistant Prime Minister for Energy Affairs in the Kurdistan Regional Government.
High Court dismisses Mail on Sunday’s public interest defence in “statin deniers” libel case
In a major Judgment delivered on 25 June 2024, Mr Justice Nicklin has dismissed a public interest defence advanced by The Mail on Sunday in a libel claim brought by Dr Zoë Harcombe and Dr Malcolm Kendrick.
Supreme Court rules unanimously against Home Secretary in landmark libel claim
In a unanimous, landmark Judgment handed down today, the Supreme Court has allowed in full an appeal by Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin in his libel action against the Home Secretary.
Carter-Ruck launches International Media Law Guide
Carter-Ruck has launched an International Media Law Guide, which has been written by experts who practise in media law in the jurisdictions featured and which will be a useful resource for those seeking to access information about the different rights and remedies available in this field globally.
EU Council Reimburses Nizar Assaad’s Legal Costs After EU Court Annuls Unlawful Sanctions
Mr Nizar Assaad has been paid a significant contribution towards his legal costs by the EU Council. This payment follows Mr Assaad’s successful action for annulment of unlawful sanctions before the EU General Court.
Supreme Court hears landmark defamation appeal by prominent British Muslim against Home Secretary
On 1 November 2023 the UK Supreme Court heard the appeal by Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin, a senior and prominent member of the Muslim community in the UK who was a founding member of the Muslim Council of Britain and served as the vice chairman of the East London Mosque.
‘Due Diligence’ and the Protection of Personal Data
Which organisations hold personal data about you? What information do they hold? How did they obtain it, for what reasons do they hold it, and with whom are they sharing it? Is it inaccurate or out of date content harming your business or banking interests?
The Online Safety Act - What It Means for The Rights of Individuals to Control Their Online Lives
Claire Gill reviews the long-awaited Online Safety Act which has now received Royal Assent.
Persephone Bridgman Baker in Tatler: The art of crafting the perfect reputation: An UHNW guide
Persephone Bridgman Baker shares her insights with Tatler on why reputation matters, how to ensure you protect your most important asset and building a support team of specialist advisers to help create and protect your brand.
“Lawyer in the News” - Caitlin Harris
Carter-Ruck solicitor Caitlin Harris has been featured in the Law Society Gazette following the firm’s representation of Shaima Dallali in an Employment Tribunal claim against her former employer, the National Union of Students.
Matthew Hedges and Ali Issa Ahmad vow to continue their fight for justice after UAE torture
High Court civil claims against those responsible for detaining and torturing Matthew Hedges and Ali Issa Ahmad in the UAE have today been brought to an end following agreement between the parties on the basis that each party will pay their own costs.
Carter-Ruck wins Reputation Management Law Firm of the Year at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards
Carter-Ruck has been named ‘Reputation Management Law Firm of the Year’ at The Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2024.
Shaima Dallali – National Union of Students
Shaima Dallali has settled her Employment Tribunal proceedings against National Union of Students.
Princess Diana’s former chauffeur Steve Davies secures slander success against the BBC
Mr Davies was previously the chauffeur to the late Diana, HRH the Princess of Wales. The claim related to serious and unfounded allegations made by journalist Martin Bashir to the Princess and Earl Spencer during a meeting in September 1995, to procure an interview with the Princess for BBC Panorama
Law360: UK Damages Cap Threatens Rights of Sanctions Targets
There has been no shortage lately of legislative tinkering with the framework governing the UK’s sanctions regime. With sanctions becoming an ever-increasingly important and prolific foreign policy tool these alterations are growing in consequence.
His Majesty King Juan Carlos Alfonso Victor María de Borbón y Borbón wins sovereign immunity appeal
The Court of Appeal (King LJ, Simler LJ and Popplewell LJ) has today delivered judgment upholding the claim to sovereign immunity of His Majesty King Juan Carlos I in respect of allegations of pre-abdication conduct made against him by Corinna Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn (the “Claimant”).
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan secures apologies from The Mail on Sunday and MailOnline
The MailOnline and the Mail on Sunday (published by Associated Newspapers) have apologised to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, over false and very seriously defamatory allegations published in articles on 14 July 2019
Al Jazeera files ICC request over Israeli killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Al Jazeera Media Network has filed a formal request with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, seeking an investigation into the killing of the renowned journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, shot by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) while reporting from Palestine on 11 May 2022.
Len McCluskey receives apology and substantial payment to charity from The Mirror
Len McCluskey, who was General Secretary of Unite the Union from 2011 to 2021, has received a full apology, together with £18,000 in libel damages, plus his legal costs, from The Mirror newspaper.
Carter-Ruck launches International Media Law Guide
Carter-Ruck has launched an International Media Law Guide, which has been written by experts who practise in media law in the jurisdictions featured and which will be a useful resource for those seeking to access information about the different rights and remedies available in this field globally.
Mr David Kendrick and Ms Daisy Kendrick sue Mukesh Kapila over blog allegations
Mr David Kendrick and Ms Daisy Kendrick have brought legal proceedings today against Professor Mukesh Kapila following publication on his blog of allegations regarding their dealings with United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
Mirror apologises and pays £75,000 damages to individual over repeated allegations of fraud
Ilian Stoimenov has won his libel claim against the publisher of the Daily Mirror.
Guy Martin and Katherine Hooley have advised the prominent film director Taghi Amirani and film editor Walter Murch (Apocalypse Now, The Conversation, The English Patient) concerning their film Coup 53. Coup 53 is a historical documentary about the CIA/MI6 sponsored coup in Iran in 1953.
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of defamation action against Al Jazeera
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has dismissed an Appeal brought by the Rebel News Network against a Decision of 16 February 2021 to dismiss its defamation claim against Al Jazeera. Carter-Ruck client Al Jazeera Media Network won a motion to dismiss a defamation claim brought by Rebel News
High Court dismisses Mail on Sunday’s public interest defence in “statin deniers” libel case
In a major Judgment delivered on 25 June 2024, Mr Justice Nicklin has dismissed a public interest defence advanced by The Mail on Sunday in a libel claim brought by Dr Zoë Harcombe and Dr Malcolm Kendrick.
Inforrm Case Law: Harcombe and Kendrick vs Associated Newspapers, Public interest defence dismissed
Claire Gill writes for Inforrm’s Blog following a complex preliminary issues trial where Mr Justice Nicklin handed down judgment on 25 June 2024 in the case of Harcombe and Kendrick v Associated Newspapers [2024] EWHC 1523 (KB).
BBC apologises to former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington
The BBC has today released the findings of its report into the complaints made by Amanda Abbington against professional Strictly Come Dancing dancer Giovanni Pernice.
Carter-Ruck expands International team with the hire of partner Tom Cameron from White & Case
The partners of Carter-Ruck are delighted to welcome International Arbitration partner Tom Cameron to the firm. Tom joins the firm from international law firm White & Case LLP.
High Court awards Ken Bates £150,000 in libel damages against Tom Rubython and Business F1 magazine
Ken Bates, the former owner and Chairman of Chelsea Football Club, has today been awarded £150,000 in damages by the High Court in London in respect of a May 2023 article published by Tom Rubython and Business F1 magazine.
Carter-Ruck client Vladimir Plahotniuc wins sanctions challenge in European Court of Justice
Moldovan politician and businessman Vladimir Gheorghe Plahotniuc has been successful in challenging the 2023 restrictive measures imposed upon him by the EU Council.
High Court dismisses statutory reporting defence advanced by OCCRP brought by Dr Ashti Hawrami
Carter-Ruck represents Dr Ashti Hawrami, formerly the Minister of Natural Resources and later, the Assistant Prime Minister for Energy Affairs in the Kurdistan Regional Government.
High Court dismisses Mail on Sunday’s public interest defence in “statin deniers” libel case
In a major Judgment delivered on 25 June 2024, Mr Justice Nicklin has dismissed a public interest defence advanced by The Mail on Sunday in a libel claim brought by Dr Zoë Harcombe and Dr Malcolm Kendrick.
Supreme Court rules unanimously against Home Secretary in landmark libel claim
In a unanimous, landmark Judgment handed down today, the Supreme Court has allowed in full an appeal by Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin in his libel action against the Home Secretary.
Carter-Ruck launches International Media Law Guide
Carter-Ruck has launched an International Media Law Guide, which has been written by experts who practise in media law in the jurisdictions featured and which will be a useful resource for those seeking to access information about the different rights and remedies available in this field globally.
EU Council Reimburses Nizar Assaad’s Legal Costs After EU Court Annuls Unlawful Sanctions
Mr Nizar Assaad has been paid a significant contribution towards his legal costs by the EU Council. This payment follows Mr Assaad’s successful action for annulment of unlawful sanctions before the EU General Court.
Supreme Court hears landmark defamation appeal by prominent British Muslim against Home Secretary
On 1 November 2023 the UK Supreme Court heard the appeal by Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin, a senior and prominent member of the Muslim community in the UK who was a founding member of the Muslim Council of Britain and served as the vice chairman of the East London Mosque.
‘Due Diligence’ and the Protection of Personal Data
Which organisations hold personal data about you? What information do they hold? How did they obtain it, for what reasons do they hold it, and with whom are they sharing it? Is it inaccurate or out of date content harming your business or banking interests?
The Online Safety Act - What It Means for The Rights of Individuals to Control Their Online Lives
Claire Gill reviews the long-awaited Online Safety Act which has now received Royal Assent.
Persephone Bridgman Baker in Tatler: The art of crafting the perfect reputation: An UHNW guide
Persephone Bridgman Baker shares her insights with Tatler on why reputation matters, how to ensure you protect your most important asset and building a support team of specialist advisers to help create and protect your brand.
“Lawyer in the News” - Caitlin Harris
Carter-Ruck solicitor Caitlin Harris has been featured in the Law Society Gazette following the firm’s representation of Shaima Dallali in an Employment Tribunal claim against her former employer, the National Union of Students.
Matthew Hedges and Ali Issa Ahmad vow to continue their fight for justice after UAE torture
High Court civil claims against those responsible for detaining and torturing Matthew Hedges and Ali Issa Ahmad in the UAE have today been brought to an end following agreement between the parties on the basis that each party will pay their own costs.
Carter-Ruck wins Reputation Management Law Firm of the Year at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards
Carter-Ruck has been named ‘Reputation Management Law Firm of the Year’ at The Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2024.
Shaima Dallali – National Union of Students
Shaima Dallali has settled her Employment Tribunal proceedings against National Union of Students.
Princess Diana’s former chauffeur Steve Davies secures slander success against the BBC
Mr Davies was previously the chauffeur to the late Diana, HRH the Princess of Wales. The claim related to serious and unfounded allegations made by journalist Martin Bashir to the Princess and Earl Spencer during a meeting in September 1995, to procure an interview with the Princess for BBC Panorama
Law360: UK Damages Cap Threatens Rights of Sanctions Targets
There has been no shortage lately of legislative tinkering with the framework governing the UK’s sanctions regime. With sanctions becoming an ever-increasingly important and prolific foreign policy tool these alterations are growing in consequence.
His Majesty King Juan Carlos Alfonso Victor María de Borbón y Borbón wins sovereign immunity appeal
The Court of Appeal (King LJ, Simler LJ and Popplewell LJ) has today delivered judgment upholding the claim to sovereign immunity of His Majesty King Juan Carlos I in respect of allegations of pre-abdication conduct made against him by Corinna Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn (the “Claimant”).
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan secures apologies from The Mail on Sunday and MailOnline
The MailOnline and the Mail on Sunday (published by Associated Newspapers) have apologised to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, over false and very seriously defamatory allegations published in articles on 14 July 2019
Al Jazeera files ICC request over Israeli killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Al Jazeera Media Network has filed a formal request with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, seeking an investigation into the killing of the renowned journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, shot by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) while reporting from Palestine on 11 May 2022.
Len McCluskey receives apology and substantial payment to charity from The Mirror
Len McCluskey, who was General Secretary of Unite the Union from 2011 to 2021, has received a full apology, together with £18,000 in libel damages, plus his legal costs, from The Mirror newspaper.
Carter-Ruck launches International Media Law Guide
Carter-Ruck has launched an International Media Law Guide, which has been written by experts who practise in media law in the jurisdictions featured and which will be a useful resource for those seeking to access information about the different rights and remedies available in this field globally.
Mr David Kendrick and Ms Daisy Kendrick sue Mukesh Kapila over blog allegations
Mr David Kendrick and Ms Daisy Kendrick have brought legal proceedings today against Professor Mukesh Kapila following publication on his blog of allegations regarding their dealings with United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
Mirror apologises and pays £75,000 damages to individual over repeated allegations of fraud
Ilian Stoimenov has won his libel claim against the publisher of the Daily Mirror.
Guy Martin and Katherine Hooley have advised the prominent film director Taghi Amirani and film editor Walter Murch (Apocalypse Now, The Conversation, The English Patient) concerning their film Coup 53. Coup 53 is a historical documentary about the CIA/MI6 sponsored coup in Iran in 1953.
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of defamation action against Al Jazeera
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has dismissed an Appeal brought by the Rebel News Network against a Decision of 16 February 2021 to dismiss its defamation claim against Al Jazeera. Carter-Ruck client Al Jazeera Media Network won a motion to dismiss a defamation claim brought by Rebel News