Brabners LLP‘s Liverpool litigation team remains at the forefront of high-profile and high-stakes disputes. Renowned for its defamation and reputation management expertise, the team achieved a landmark malicious falsehood victory in the Supreme Court in 2024 and notably represented Coleen Rooney in the widely publicised ’Wagatha Christie’ case. The practice also handles a broad range of matters, including insolvency litigation, debt recovery, medical negligence, and contentious probate. Team head Paul Lunt brings deep sector knowledge, particularly in sport, where he regularly represents athletes and football organisations. Helen Otty is a go-to for complex litigation and arbitration, while Matthew Moy has a strong track record advising on contractual disputes, defamation, and restrictive covenant issues in the employment sphere.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Broad-based skill set and well resourced across the board. Very strong depth of expertise.’
- ‘Paul Lunt – highly experienced partner with an excellent reputation. Helen Otty – hard-working, pragmatic, and easy to deal with.'
- ‘Our main contact is Glyn Lancefield, and it is rare for us to seek out a partner. Glyn is more than a litigator—he is a guide, an advisor, and a man of wisdom.’
- ‘Glyn Lancefield provided excellent, balanced, and well-considered advice for a complex and contentious family matter involving the sale of a family business.'
- 'Having personally had no prior experience of litigation, they clearly explained the procedures and process, the legal aspects of potential claims, and various options. Their calm and professional approach provided much-needed clarity and guidance.’
Key clients
- Coleen Rooney
- Commonwealth Games Federation
- Wayne Rooney
- Document Risk Solutions
- Yodel Delivery Network
- TJ Morris
- Chester Racecourse
- Arnold Clark Automobiles
- British Canoeing
- ION Developments
Work highlights
Represented the Defendants in a significant defamation and malicious falsehood claim which had serious implication for freedom of speech.
Represented Colleen Rooney in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ defamation case between our Mrs Rooney and Rebekkah Vardy.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Helen Otty
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Matthew Moy
Practice head
Paul Lunt
Other key lawyers
Helen Otty; Phil Weldon; Matthew Moy; Simon Morris; Adam Murphy; Glyn Lancefield; Laura Earps