Wiggin LLP boasts a strong publishing litigation practice that specialises in commercial disputes surrounding contractual issues, shareholder disputes, libel, content protection, regulatory inquires, and fraud. The practice advises clients on pre-publication issues and acts for publishers and content creators across the UK. The team stands out for its work in online enforcement and intermediary liability matters, regularly assisting clients with multi-territory website blocking and enforcement actions. The group also excels in IP, assisting publishing clientele with copyright infringement claims. Litigator Rachel Alexander leads the team with a focus on IP rights litigation, while co-lead Matthew Dando litigates on libel and privacy disputes for publishers against public figures. Adelaide Lopez is active in libel claims for publishers.
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‘Excellent reputation and willingness to engage.’
'Matthew Dando is a hugely knowledgeable, practical, approachable and user-friendly lawyer. A safe pair if hands and an expert in the media field.'
'Special mention for Lizzie Greene. Lizzie is a real star in the making. Her time spent in-house has put her in excellent stead to advise media clients in this field. Lizzie is extremely bright, hard-working and an excellent strategic thinker. She'll be a leader in the industry one day.'
Key clients
- Associated Newspapers
- Centaur Media
- DG Publishing
- Disney
- Dow Jones
- Elsevier
- HarperCollins
- Immediate Media
- National Geographic
- News Group Newspapers
- Ocean Media
- Oxford University Press
- Penguin Random House
- Private Eye
- Publishers Association
- Springer Nature
- The Guardian
- The Telegraph
Work highlights
Represented The Guardian in a High Court libel claim by Noel Clarke.
Represented Baby Cow Productions in a claim alleging that the television series Live at the Moth Club infringed format rights arising in another programme, successfully defending the client.
Assisting Wiggin major academic publishers, including Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, and the American Chemical Society with multi-territory site blocking and enforcement actions.
Lawyers
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
Matthew Dando; Rachel Alexander
Other key lawyers
Lizzie Greene; Adelaide Lopez