Howard Kennedy LLP advises media entities, individuals, government bodies, and NGOs on a wide range of matters, with a strong focus on freedom of expression matters and human rights issues. Leveraging its combined expertise in media and human rights law, the team stands out for its work at the intersection of free speech and privacy. Team head Mark Stephens is an expert in international media law, representing clients in UK and global courts, including the Privy Council. Elizabeth Morley focuses on matters concerning privacy and freedom of expression.
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- 'Mark Stephens is an absolute star. He is so experienced and creative when it comes to human rights work, and clients love him.'
Key clients
- John Lyon's Charity
Work highlights
Acting for John Lyon's Charity in seeking a High Court declaration that the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 is incompatible with the Human Rights Act 1998, due to its impact on high-value leasehold properties.
Acting for the bereaved families of Chinook Zulu Delta 576 in a judicial review application challenging the Government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into the 1994 crash, citing breaches of their human rights over the past 30 years.
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Practice head
Mark Stephens
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Morley; Ayesha Salim