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

Broadcasting and publishing matters are a key pillar of the media and entertainment practice at Howard Kennedy LLP, which is well positioned to handle an array of mandates – from contractual issues to IP law and disputes – on behalf of magazines, newspapers, book publishers and authors. Practice head Mark Stephens CBE, a specialist in international comparative media law, leads on disputes. Robert Lands assists publishing and broadcasting clients with IP matters, while Colin Sawdy focuses on copyright and design issues. With extensive experience in litigation involving freedom of speech and the media, Elizabeth Morley handles defence strategies for media organisations, journalists, bloggers and publications. Matthew Gill has left to Good Law Practice.

Commended for its ‘breadth of expertise and experience’, Howard Kennedy LLP is best known for its mastery of media and human rights law in balancing the knife’s edge between free speech and privacy. The team focuses on high impact, precedent-setting cases, including advising international bodies, charities, and NGOs on the use and misuse of internet platforms, and visiting accountability on states non-compliant with basic human rights norms. The practice is overseen by Mark Stephens CBE, whose ‘experience and aplomb’ is unmatched in the international sphere, frequently defending the freedom of expression and a range of other human rights before the ECtHR, the Privy Council, and the UN Human Rights Committee. Elizabeth Morley complements her work on the competing interests of Articles 8 and 10 with expertise on the right to a fair trial. Matthew Gill has left to Good Law Practice.

Howard Kennedy LLP is a go-to firm for HNWIs and large corporates from the sports, media, broadcasting, politics, and publishing sectors seeking advice on sensitive reputation management matters. With extensive experience in international free speech and privacy cases, the team is often instructed in matters where there are conflicts of law between jurisdictions. Practice head Mark Stephens CBE has a proven track record in managing significant and complex mandates for corporate and media clients. Key support is offered by Elizabeth Morley, who frequently advises media organisations and publications.