Mishcon de Reya LLP has a strong track record in high-profile media defamation cases and cross-border mandates. Practice head Emma Woollcott is a highly experienced media litigator who covers whistleblowing, disinformation and harassment issues. James Libson provides considerable Supreme Court experience, while Michael Frost brings expertise in online harassment, crisis management and misinformation claims. A litigation specialist, Harry Eccles-Williams regularly represents high-net-worth individuals and corporates in complex, multijurisdictional defamation claims. Humam Al-Jibouri is active on cross-border civil and reputational issues for athletes, while Hazel Brayden advises on media and crisis management issues. Katie Mehew and Caitlin Moreland are key names for harassment and defamation issues, respectively.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Mishcon de Reya is the premier reputation management firm in London.'

  • ‘Michael Frost is wise beyond his years, and he delivers results shrewdly and in the calmest of manners.' 

  • 'Humam Al-Jibouri is an exceptional senior associate who is a pleasure to work with and is superbly capable.'

  • ‘The team has the capacity to oversee large-scale multi-jurisdictional litigation.'

  • ‘Alexandra Whiston-Dew has an amazing capacity to retain masses of information from litigation in different countries.'

  • ‘The team is superb and deals with cutting edge cases. It is a large team and can cover all aspects of cases.’

Key clients

  • Delinian Limited
  • Arden Strategies Limited

Lawyers

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Emma Woollcott

Other key lawyers

James Libson; Michael Frost; Harry Eccles-Williams; Humam Al-Jibouri; Caitlin Moreland