Elizabeth Morley > Howard Kennedy LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Howard Kennedy LLP advises HNWIs and large corporates across the sport, media, broadcasting, politics and publishing sectors on highly sensitive defamation and reputation management issues. Additionally, the team handles cases surrounding social media and international free speech and privacy issues. The practice is led by Mark Stephens, who has a strong track record handling some of the most sensitive matters on behalf of corporate and media figures. He is supported by Elizabeth Morley, who provides defamation and reputation management advice to high-profile brands and businesses.

Howard Kennedy LLP utilises its expertise in media law to advise on novel human rights issues that walk the tightrope between the right to free speech and privacy, handling a number of ground-breaking cases with both domestic and international significance. Practice head Mark Stephens CBE commands an exceptional reputation in this field, having regularly appeared before the ECtHR, the Privy Council and the UN Committee of Human Rights. Elizabeth Morley is another key contact, who, as well as handling cases relating to the ECHR Article 8 and 10 balance, advises clients on other complex issues, such as the right to a fair trial.

Handling both contractual and IP matters and a range of litigation in the publishing sphere, Howard Kennedy LLP is a regular port of call for leading magazines, newspapers, book publishers, authors and literary agents. A specialist in international and regulatory matters, Mark Stephens CBE co-heads the practice with Robert Lands, an IP expert with a strong profile for his work in the publishing and broadcasting spheres. On the contentious side, Elizabeth Morley comes recommended for her expertise in reputation management, privacy and data protection, where she advises various media organisations, journalists, bloggers and publications.

Howard Kennedy LLP provides major UK and international broadcasters with pre-broadcast, pre-publication and reputation management advice. Mark Stephens CBE, an expert in international comparative media law, co-heads the broad media & entertainment practice with Robert Lands, who focuses on IP and data protection matters pertaining to the creative industries. Seasoned litigator Elizabeth Morley regularly advises on defamation, privacy and data protection.