RPC primarily acts for high-profile organisations and individuals including charities, publishers, newspapers and politicians. Lauded as an ‘outstanding partner in the media field’, Rupert Cowper-Coles heads up the team, offering his expertise in data protection, libel and malicious falsehood claims. Specialising in media and politics-related matters, Alex Wilson is skilled at handling harassment, data protection and libel claims. Keith Mathieson has recently been engaged in high-profile litigation representing news organisations. Samantha Thompson frequently assists on matters involving defamation, misfeasance and breach of GDPR issues, while Nadia Tymkiw specialises in media and entertainment matters. Mafruhdha Miah provides crucial support on matters concerning sexual harassment and assault, defamatory press statements and breach of GDPR issues.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Rupert Cowper-Coles is the leading lawyer in the country on media defence. He has excellent market knowledge and has a fantastic team behind him.’
- ‘One of the market leaders in reputation management for defendants. A very good firm indeed. ’
Key clients
- Greenpeace
- Reach Plc
Work highlights
Advised Greenpeace, Greenpeace International and nine Greenpeace activists against a claim in unlawful means conspiracy issued by Shell UK Limited and Fluor Limited seeking c.$1m in damages.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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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.
Leading associates
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Mafruhdah Miah
Samantha Thompson
Practice head
Rupert Cowper-Coles
Other key lawyers
Alex Wilson; Keith Mathieson; Samantha Thompson; Nadia Tymkiw; Mafruhdha Miah