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Bates Wells Offices

Bates Wells
10 QUEEN STREET PLACE
LONDON
EC4R 1BE
England
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Alex de Jongh

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020 7551 7832 a.dejongh@bateswells.co.uk

Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Alex specialises in commercial, charity and media disputes – helping clients to avoid, settle and, when necessary, fight them. With 20 years’ experience, Alex understands the financial, commercial and reputational impact a dispute can have and gives clear, pragmatic advice to help manage risk.

Career

  • Trainee at Lovells
  • Admitted as a solicitor at Lovells in 2002
  • Practised at Olswang
  • Joined Bates Wells in 2003

Memberships

  • Member, London Solicitors Litigation Association
  • Member, Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association
  • Member, Charity Law Association

Education

  • Magdalen College, Oxford, BA Modern History
  • College of Law, London, CPE/Legal Practice Course

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management

Bates Wells has experience working for major newspaper publishers, charities, student unions and faith-based broadcasters on matters relating to harassment, moral rights, unfair commercial practices and data protection, with a particular emphasis on matters involving social media. Rupert Earle  acts as head of media disputes, with a strong track record acting for major institutions, household name brands and famous individuals. Alex de Jongh is particularly experienced in advising campaigning groups on defamation matters.

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