Ashurst is a market leader in defamation, media regulation, copyright, advertising, and content liability. The team is led from Sydney by Anita Cade, who advises on major content licensing and regulatory matters across media, digital platforms, and sports rights. Imogen Loxton is well regarded for the depth of her expertise in media compliance, and Nick Perkins is a seasoned litigator in cybersecurity cases. Maria Sun was recently promoted to partner, while both Lisa Ritson and Robert Todd, trusted litigators with extensive experience in defamation and technology disputes, retired from the partnership and now continue with the team as consultants.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Anita Cade is outstanding. She understands our business and products in depth, is highly responsive, and has supported us for years through training, secondments, and tough negotiations.’
- ‘Robert Todd provides thorough, strategic advice and is highly effective in managing complex litigation.’
- ‘They are highly knowledgeable, client-focused, and experienced in the media and entertainment space.’
- 'Professional, responsive, and consistently go the extra mile to support clients.'
- 'Anita Cade is the stand-out.'
- ‘Ashurst understands our business deeply and always delivers practical, commercial solutions.’
Key clients
- Google LLC
- Commercial Radio & Audio Limited
- Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (Sky News Australia)
- News Pty Limited – ARTK
- Advance Magazine Publishing - Condé Nast
- Racing Victoria
- News Life Media Pty Limited
- Discovery Communications
- Conde Naste Publications Limited
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Anita Cade
Other key lawyers
Robert Todd; Maria Sun; Lisa Ritson; Nick Perkins; Imogen Loxton