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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- ‘The team is superb and deals with cutting edge cases. It is a large team and can cover all aspects of cases.’
- ‘Alexandra Whiston-Dew has an amazing capacity to retain masses of information from litigation in different countries.'
Key clients
- Delinian Limited
- Arden Strategies Limited
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Emma Woollcott
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Harry Eccles-Williams
Michael Frost
Practice head
Emma Woollcott
Other key lawyers
James Libson; Michael Frost; Harry Eccles-Williams; Humam Al-Jibouri; Caitlin Moreland