TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
With particular strength in the charity, arts, heritage, and education sectors, as well as in sports and publishing, Farrer & Co advises a number of high-net-worth individuals on complex reputation management matters. Julian Pike, who possesses over three decades of experience in crisis management and pre-publication matters - including ‘right to be forgotten’ and online abuse issues - oversees the department. In addition to his solid credentials in media disputes and reputation management, Thomas Rudkin is singled out for his expertise in data and contentious AI matters. Athalie Matthews leverages her previous experience in publishing to assist clients in this sector. Oliver Lock advises on a range of sensitive matters, including emerging tech-related reputational challenges.
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Disputes.
Position
Julian heads Farrer & Co's reputation management practice. He has more than 20 years' experience of advising high profile individuals, corporations and institutions who find themselves the subject of attention, whether from mainstream media, online attacks or campaigning/ obsessed individuals. Often Julian will work with public relations advisers, in-house and external, to achieve the best outcomes. This recognises that the law has its limitations, but also that there is a need to take account of the client's long term business and strategic interests, as well as dealing with immediate issue. Having also represented major UK media organisations throughout his career, Julian knows the "art of the possible" and how best this is achieved.
Career
Joined Farrer & Co 1990; Partner 1999.
Memberships
Society of Editors; Media Society Council Member; British Association of Sport and the Law; MCC; Harlequins FC
Education
Southampton University (LLB).
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent team, well supported and led by Julian Pike. They give sound, comprehensive advice.’
‘Julian Pike is cool and calm, with great judgment.’
‘Expert client handlers and diverse work.’
‘Thomas Rudkin is a commercial and strategic adviser.'
'Julian Pike is an experienced operator, able to handle any crisis.’
Key clients
- Executor of the Estate of the Duke of Edinburgh
- WFZ