Julian Pike > Farrer & Co > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Farrer & Co’s diverse client list includes governing bodies for a range of sports, with the team being regularly called upon for advice on broadcasting rights, strategic partnerships and personal data issues. Tom Bruce heads the practice, being an expert on corporate, commercial and governance matters, Julian Pike is a ‘skilled strategic thinker’ in the contentious media sphere, while the ‘well-respected’ Katie Fudakowski focuses on sports employment matters. Owen O’Rorke represents governing bodies and sports organisations, and India Benjamin is also highlighted as key to the practice.

With particular strength in the charity, arts, heritage, and education sectors, as well as in sports and publishing, Farrer & Co advises a number of high-net-worth individuals on complex reputation management matters. Julian Pike, who possesses over three decades of experience in crisis management and pre-publication matters – including ‘right to be forgotten’ and online abuse issues – oversees the department. In addition to his solid credentials in media disputes and reputation management, Thomas Rudkin is singled out for his expertise in data and contentious AI matters. Athalie Matthews leverages her previous experience in publishing to assist clients in this sector. Oliver Lock advises on a range of sensitive matters, including emerging tech-related reputational challenges.