5RB is a leading set in defamation and privacy, with expertise in media and communications related matters. Greg Callus and Hannah Gilliland represented the defendants in Kamal v Tax Policy Associates Ltd, the first UK claim to be struck out as a statutory SLAPP, which was brought by a tax barrister representing himself against the tax think tank founded by the head of UK tax at Clifford Chance LLP -turned-investigative journalist Dan Neidle. Joint head of chambers Jane Phillips is representing the defendant broadcaster in Ware v Waters and Al-Jazeera Media Network, a claim brought after a journalist alleges that the Pink Floyd bassist made defamatory comments in an interview; Adam Wolanski KC and Kate Wilson are acting for Waters and William Bennett KC for the claimant. Julian Santos KC is a 2026 Gibraltar silk appointment. Aidan Eardley KC, as was, was appointed to the High Court bench in September 2026.
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