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Doughty Street Chambers

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Regarded as a ‘leading set in defamation,’ Doughty Street Chambers has expertise in media and information law. Its practice includes defamation and malicious falsehood, privacy, data protection and harassment, with a focus on international media and human rights law. Jude Bunting KC represented media in applications to discharge reporting restrictions which prevented the criminal career of Chris Kaba from being disclosed during the trial of a police officer for his murder; Kaba, who was named as the gunman in a nightclub shooting, was fatally shot by a firearms officer after trying to ram his way through police vehicles.  Jonathan Price KC represented two Manchester Arena bombing survivors in successful High Court harassment claims against a conspiracy theorist, securing injunctive relief following trial.  Acting for Associated Newspapers, Sarah Palin and Claire Overman are engaged in long-running and high-profile claims brought by Prince Harry, Sir Elton John and Baroness Lawrence concerning the phone hacking scandal. Beth Grossman has been instructed in high-profile proceedings brought by Amy Winehouse’s father against her former friend and stylist concerning the sale of personal items.
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  • 'Melvin Warner is the best media clerk in the business hands-down. He has built up an impressive media practice at Doughty.'
  • 'Outstanding. Melvin Warner is a star.'
  • 'Doughty Street is one of the leading sets for media and communications cases. They have strength in depth. Importantly, their clerks are knowledgeable, helpful, and proactive.'
  • 'Doughty Street Chambers is an excellent set.'
  • 'Doughty Street has a number of excellent media practitioners.'
  • 'Doughty Street is responsive, personable and adaptable.'

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