Noted as a ‘go-to practice for high profile reputation management’ matters, the team at Carter-Ruck is highly experienced in acting for footballers, politicians and international sports groups. Praised as ’one of the very best libel litigators’, practice head Nigel Tait is adept at acting for individuals and corporates in relation to personal injury, harassment and privacy claims. Adam Tudor is highly skilled in managing both multi-party and individual claims, with particular expertise in politically sensitive defamation and breach of contract cases. Claire Gill specialises in complex defamation litigation, often representing multiple individuals in libel claims against newspapers and publishers. Antonia Foster is skilled at handling defamation claims involving international political figures and businessmen, while Rebecca Toman acts for individuals across a range of harassment and social media-related defamation claims. Persephone Bridgman Baker frequently acts for actors in civil claims involving personal injury and sexual assault issues, while Dominic Garner leads media-related matters for international clients. Mathilde Groppo has recently been engaged in harassment and privacy matters for high-profile individuals, while Caitlin Harris is knowledgeable of defamation issues concerning political figures. Acting for large energy and asset management firms, Isabella Theocharous assists on matters involving race and sex discrimination issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Our partner was Claire Gill and our senior associate was Dominic Garner. They were both outstanding.'

  • ‘Nigel Tait and Persephone Bridgman Baker stand out as being the best in the field. They both think of the 'bigger picture' at all times, and the level of client support is amazing.’

  • ‘Antonia Foster is a star. She has excellent judgement and understands media law both in theory and in practice.'

  • ‘Nigel Tait continues to be one of the very best libel litigators and is excellent at assessing opponents. Persephone Bridgman Baker is excellent, intelligent and practical. Claire Gill is superb, combing strategic oversight of cases with a great eye for detail. The depth and strength of the partners means Carter Ruck remains a go-to place for claimants in libel and privacy.’

  • ‘Carter-Ruck is the go-to practice for high profile reputation management. The team provide strategic advice at a rapid pace.’

  • ‘Dominic Garner, Senior Associate, is an exceptional professional with an incredible skill to understand highly complex and nuanced issues quickly and with clarity, which then translates into effective legal advice and execution.’

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Practice head

Nigel Tait

Other key lawyers

Adam Tudor; Claire Gill; Antonia Foster; Rebecca Toman; Persephone Bridgman Baker; Dominic Garner; Mathilde Groppo; Caitlin Harris; Isabella Theocharous