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Led by Rupert Cowper-Coles, RPC‘s publishing practice handles a large number of defamation, commercial litigation and content disputes for media heavyweights. Focused on acting for defendants, the team is active in all publishing sub-sectors - from print and digital, to broadcast journalism - and, in addition to contentious work, also assists with pre-publication and publishing agreements. Cowper-Coles is a well-known media and content litigator and key relationship partner for several media organisations, NGOs, journalists and social media platforms. Keith Mathieson has a wealth of experience in representing large news organisations in defamation and privacy cases. Alex Wilson handles litigation in the media sector and advises on pre-publication issues; Alex Vakil is also noted for his media disputes work. Lindsay Warwick, who specialises in defamation, privacy, data and other media claims, joined the team from Associated Newspapers Limited in January 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Alex Vakil is absolutely outstanding, and is a top trial litigation solicitor. He's a fantastic team leader, very clever, immensely hard-working and he's a total joy to work with.'
‘Nadia Tymkiw and Samantha Thompson are excellent media lawyers who advise in a pragmatic way.’
Key clients
- Associated Newspapers Limited
- MGN Limited / Reach PLC
Work highlights
Acted for Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) in a libel action brought by the Duke of Sussex against ANL over an article published in February 2022, successfully defending the action.
Acting for six individuals who are being sued in defamation and harassment by a cosmetic surgery clinic, Signature Medical Limited, over reviews and comments on Trustpilot or Facebook expressing dissatisfaction with their treatment with the clinic.