Brett Wilson is frequently engaged in high profile libel, privacy and harassment claims. Considered to be ‘a leader in the field,’ practice head Iain Wilson has extensive experience representing clients in blackmail, harassment, discrimination, and libel claims before the High Court. Max Campbell’s diverse client base consists of singers, trade unions and high-net-worth individuals, while Tom Double is skilled at representing high-profile individuals in online harassment, malicious falsehood and intellectual property cases. Adham Harker oversees High Court libel and data protection claims, as well as privacy disputes involving prominent news organisations.
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‘Brett Wilson excels in high-stakes defamation, privacy, data protection, and harassment cases, often involving complex international and tech dimensions. They stand out as innovative problem solvers in online reputation management and are probably the go-to firm for claimants in media cases.'
‘Iain Wilson, Max Campbell, and Adham Harker are truly client service driven. Their communication is unparalleled, and they take great care to make sure that the client is updated on a regular basis.'
‘Iain Wilson is a brilliant lawyer. He is someone you really want on your side in a legal fight.'
‘Iain Wilson is a leader in the field. He is charismatic and innovative and at the top of his game.'
'The practitioners at Brett Wilson are commercially astute, offer creative thinking and are consistently client friendly and approachable. The team combine strong legal knowledge with practical solutions-based advice that clients appreciate.'
'Iain Wilson is a standout figure within the industry, spearheading claimant lawyer protections around SLAPPs. He is a superb lawyer; he is both highly knowledgeable and exceptionally personable.'
Key clients
- Dale Vince OBE
- Unite the Union
- Good Law Project
- Jewish Chronicle
Work highlights
Acting for Labour donor Dale Vince in High Court libel claims against Richard Tice MP, Lord Shaun Bailey, the Daily Mail, GB News and the Guido Fawkes blog.
Defending a High Court privacy claim brought against Unite the Union by its former assistant secretary.
Advising and representing the Good Law Project in relation to various defamation and privacy matters.
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Practice head
Iain Wilson
Other key lawyers
Max Campbell; Tom Double; Adham Harker