Considered a ‘leading defendant firm in the TMT sector’ by clients, Wiggin LLP houses a strong defendant defamation practice which primarily acts for newspapers, magazines, publishing organisations and production companies. Praised for his ’immaculate judgment and strategic acumen,’ Matthew Dando heads up the team, offering expertise in libel claims, breach of contract and privacy issues. Elizabeth Wiggin focuses on complex media litigation involving libel, privacy and data claims.
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‘Probably the leading defendant firm in the TMT sector, able to offer media clients a full spectrum of services and advice across every applicable cause of action. They are hugely trusted by clients and have the experience to know exactly how to respond in even the most contentious circumstances.'
‘Matt Dando is a hugely impressive partner with immaculate judgment and strategic acumen. He is fantastic with clients and brings a calm reassurance to even the most sensitive or complex matters.'
- 'Adelaide Lopez is a star in the making. She has tremendous attention to detail, amazing client skills and someone who always has an eye on the bigger picture.'
- 'Elizabeth Wiggin is a reassuring presence on any case. She can quickly get on top of the most complex cases and has a great feel for its strong and weak points.'
‘One of the big players for media defendant work. A great firm.'
‘Gaelyn Fuhrmann has an astute legal mind, understands the client so can provide practical advice. She is able to handle heavy litigation with control and is totally across the detail. She is a highly recommended litigator.'
‘I have worked with Gaelyn Fuhrmann and her junior colleagues intensively over the last year. They demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the client's interests and burrowed into the detail of the case commendably. ’
Key clients
- Associated Newspapers Ltd
- Baby Cow Productions
- Bloomberg
- Centaur Media
- Conde Nast
- Dow Jones
- Elsevier
- GB News
- HarperCollins Publishers Limited
- Jewish Chronicle
- News Group Newspapers
- openDemocracy
- Oxford University Press
- Pathé
- Private Eye
- The Guardian
- The Telegraph
Work highlights
Representing The Guardian in a High Court libel claim by the actor, director, writer, and producer Noel Clarke.
Representing Pathe Productions Limited, Baby Cow Productions Limited and Steve Coogan in a libel action brought by a university administrator regarding the depiction of him in the 2022 film The Lost King.
Defended TMG in libel proceedings brought by American businessman, Zia Chishti, over its reporting of allegations of sexual assault.
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Adelaide Scardino Lopez
Elizabeth Wiggin
Practice head
Matthew Dando
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