Brabners LLP advises on reputation management, defamation, privacy, and media crisis issues, including libel, slander and harassment claims, and online rights protection work. Helen Otty and Colin Bell co-lead the team, with Otty specialising in defamation and malicious falsehood work, and Bell advising on advertising matters. Other key figures within the team include Paul Lunt, who acts for a number of high-profile sportspersons, and Nick McAleenan, who specialises in online and media disputes. Adam Murphy and Laura Earps further strengthen the team’s reputation management expertise, particularly in the sports sector.
Media and entertainment in North West
Brabners LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Helen Otty; Colin Bell
Autres avocats clés:
Paul Lunt; Nick McAleenan; Adam Murphy; Laura Earps; Hannah Fawcett; Hayley Morgan
Principaux clients
Coleen Rooney
Commonwealth Games Federation
LCA Jobs Limited
Wayne Rooney
Manchester Sale Rugby Club Ltd (Sale Sharks)
Boulebar UK Limited
L10 Media pte Ltd
The Royal Parks Limited
Invisible Narratives, LCC t/a SKIBIDI TOILET
SportAccord
Gaminio.io Limited
Dark Horse Comics LLC
Monterosa Ltd
Chris Eubank Jr. Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully represented the defendants in a defamation and malicious falsehood claim.
- Advising the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on a number of matters since 2016, including its relationship with a sports marketing and entertainment agency.
JMW Solicitors LLP
JMW Solicitors LLP’s media and entertainment team handles a broad range of work, including defamation issues, pre-publication advice, misuse of private information matters, and reputation management work. The ‘exceptional’ Rebecca Young leads the team, advising high-profile individuals, businesses, and public figures on reputational threats which often involve urgent media responses following incidents. Katherine Mills also advises on defamation, harassment, and privacy issues. George Leeming supports the practice, specialising in securing the removal of defamatory or privacy-infringing online content and advising on defamation and harassment claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rebecca Young
Autres avocats clés:
Katherine Mills; George Leeming; James Harvey
Les références
‘The team were very good. They were organised, sent me documents with plenty of time to review and were quick to respond.’
‘Rebecca Young is very good. She has brilliant client management skills. She was reassuring and confident to the clients and very thorough. The advice that she gave was also very good, the quality and standard of her work is very high.’
‘Good lawyers at every level. Good knowledge of the practice area. Tenacious in the pursuit of their clients’ interests. Pleasant to deal with.’
Principaux clients
Crowd Network Limited
British Parking Association
British Medical Association
SJM Concerts
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Crowd Network Limited on its commercial agreements and protection of its intellectual property rights.
- Advising the British Parking Association on media-related enquiries, including portrayal in media coverage.
Pannone Corporate LLP
Pannone Corporate LLP’s media and entertainment team advises on publishing, defamation, privacy and harassment claims, as well as advertising, sponsorship and influencer agreements, and digital media matters, with a strong focus on the hospitality and entertainment sectors. Amy Chandler advises on brand licensing and influencer deals, Andrew West focuses on advertising and sponsorship contracts, including for Premiership clubs, and Sarah Bazaraa handles defamation, privacy and brand protection issues. Patricia Jones and Danielle Amor also strengthen the team, with Amor adding experience in television and talent agreements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Amy Chandler; Sarah Bazaraa
Autres avocats clés:
Patricia Jones; Andrew West; Danielle Amor
Les références
‘It is clear that the team at Pannone care passionately about delivering for clients. Their team become like an extension of your own and have a natural ability to embed themselves in your business in a way that is wholly fitting with the situation.’
‘Sarah Bazaraa has the ability to challenge in a productive way and act as a critical friend. It goes without saying she offers outstanding advice even if this is sometimes difficult to hear – they do not shy away from issues to ensure the right resolution.’
‘Great service from the people we engage with.’
Principaux clients
Boohoo
UP Global t/a Salter
G&M Media Ltd
SMG Europe Holdings Limited t/a ASM Global
The Lowry
Iceland Foods
Pets at Home
Represent Clothing
Kip McGrath Global Pty
Franke Coffee Systems UK
Polka Bookings t/a Teletech
TalkTalk Communications
Principaux dossiers
- Advised G&M Media in connection with the acquisition of IP assets owned by MA Financial Media Ltd, relating to one of its e-magazine publications called “International Adviser”.
- Instructed to draft a collaboration agreement between Polka Bookings and the promoter of its live TELETECH music events in France.
- Advised UP Global on the terms of an on-pack promotion offering entrants the chance to win a Jet2 holiday.
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard’s media and entertainment team, led by Ben Cooke and Jonathan Davey, focuses on advertising, marketing, and broader entertainment contracts. The group specialises in advising retail and consumer sector clients, particularly in the food, drink, fashion, and cosmetics spaces. Cooke advises on media buying and consumer promotions, and Harriet Powell focuses on marketing compliance and sponsorships. Nick Dyson advises on advertising campaigns and promotions and supports brands with marketing strategies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ben Cooke; Jonathan Davey
Autres avocats clés:
Harriet Powell; Nick Dyson
Principaux clients
Adanola
McArthurGlen Designer Outlets
The Guardian Media Group
Campfire Group
The Restaurant Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Adanola on its collaboration agreement with Kendall Jenner.
- Advised a clothing retailer in relation to its prize promotions, marketing copy, gift card copy and European strategic media buying framework and local agreements.
- Advising a fast food chain in relation to its loyalty scheme, including advising in relation to its terms and conditions for the sale of products, its loyalty scheme and club membership.
Brandsmiths
Brandsmiths advises high-profile clients across media and entertainment on sponsorships, endorsement deals, distribution agreements, and reputation management issues. David Seligman, Tom Keane and Michael Forrester co-lead the team, advising sportspersons, celebrities, and brands. Forrester has strong expertise in regulatory, media, privacy, and commercial issues, while Seligman advises on media representation for well-known personalities, and Keane focuses on reputation management and false endorsement cases. Jacob O’Brien departed the firm in July 2025.
Responsables de la pratique:
David Seligman; Tom Keane; Michael Forrester
Centrefield LLP
Centrefield LLP, a sports and media boutique firm, advises on commercial rights exploitation, influencer deals and licensing work, as well as broadcasting, publishing and reputation management issues. The team is co-led by Edward Canty, who leads on reputation management, defamation, and privacy issues, and David Bentham, who focuses on commercial rights, sponsorship, broadcasting, image rights, and digital asset work. Oliver Sadler specialises in sponsorship, merchandising, and athlete endorsements, and Matthew Bennett and Stuart Baird support the firm’s strong sports sector focus.
Responsables de la pratique:
Edward Canty; David Bentham
Autres avocats clés:
Matthew Bennett; Stuart Baird; Oliver Sadler
Les références
‘Pragmatic approach.’
‘Oliver Sadler and David Bentham are great sparring partners and exactly understand the needs of my clients.’
‘Great service from the team. I’ve been very happy with their service.’
Principaux clients
Focus Media Solutions
Luton Town FC
Tequila Enemigo
Portsmouth FC
Oldham Athletic FC
New Balance
Ludonautics
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Tequila Enemigo on its sponsorship supply arrangement with Fulham Football Club and Fulham Pier.
- Advising high-profile individuals on reputation management and PR matters, including liaising with publications and outlets domestically and internationally in respect of the non-publication or revisions to proposed articles/coverage.
- Advising Leicester City Football Club in connection with its front of shirt sponsorship arrangement with betting brand BC Game.
Lewis Silkin LLP
Laura Harper leads Lewis Silkin LLP‘s media and entertainment offering, with expertise in copyright, TV production and gaming issues. The group has specific expertise in advising clients within the TV production and gaming spheres. Rebecca Moore, who joined from Knights plc in December 2024, specialises in brand activation, sponsorship, advertising, influencer agreement, and regulatory issues. James King advises brands and agencies on music licensing and talent engagement mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laura Harper
Autres avocats clés:
Rebecca Moore; James King
Les références
‘Lewis Silkin stands out for its deep industry expertise, creative problem-solving, and client-first approach.’
‘The individuals stand out due to their unparalleled industry knowledge, creative problem-solving skills, and deep commitment to client success. The team are not only experts in their respective fields but are also genuinely passionate about the industry.’
‘Laura Harper is widely recognised for her expertise in complex content licensing and intellectual property strategy.’
Principaux clients
Keywords Studios Limited
Grandpa Productions Limited
Tanglewood Games Limited
Newson Health Limited
Canoe Inc. Limited
Bradford Culture company t/a Bradford |UK City of Culture |2025
Dinosaur UK Limited
Saffron Cherry Productions Limited
Just Add Water (Development) Limited
Whispering Smith Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Saffron Cherry Productions Limited in relation to the co-production of its The Madame Blanc Mysteries series with Clapperboard Studios commissioned for Channel 5 and Acorn TV.
- Advised Tanglewood Games in relation to its client agreements with global video games developers.
- Advised Keywords Studios on a range of commercial and IP matters and development and publishing deals.
Manleys Solicitors
Manleys Solicitors, led by founder Mark Manley, is a boutique firm highly experienced in reputation management, defamation, privacy, breach of confidentiality, and harassment matters. The firm regularly handles urgent PR crisis management and content removal across major social media platforms, acting for talent agencies, PR companies, celebrities, influencers, and corporate clients. Jessica Turner is a key media law practitioner, advising on defamation, privacy, breach of confidence, harassment, and advertising law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Manley
Autres avocats clés:
Jessica Turner; Sehar Hussain
Les références
‘Manleys go that extra mile to make sure you understand each stage of a case.’
‘Mark Manley is an honest lawyer.’
Principaux clients
Various NHS Trusts
Leonard Curtis
Mike Tindall
The Local Pension Partnership
Principaux dossiers
- Obtained an emergency out of hours injunction at the High Court on behalf of an Olympic Athlete competing in the 2024 Olympic Games.
- Successfully protected a skincare brand’s reputation against defamatory and inaccurate reporting in the media and on online review sites.
- Approached to protect the international reputation of a well-known foreign dignitary and former political leader, currently engaged in litigation in the High Court in London.
Mills & Reeve LLP
Mills & Reeve LLP handles defamation, privacy, and media dispute work, including malicious falsehood and harassment claims. Richard Dawson-Gerrard leads the practice with particular expertise in the higher education, food, beverage, and agribusiness sectors. Ben Reeves has a specific focus on defamation and reputation management work, and Georgie Blears and Bradley Howe assist with reputation management issues, specifically for clients in the sports sector. Aurélie Tegho advises clients in the education, technology, and hospitality spaces on reputation management matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Dawson-Gerrard
Autres avocats clés:
Ben Reeves; Georgie Blears; Bradley Howe; Aurélie Tegho
Principaux clients
Freight Island
Broadwick Group Limited
The Shareholders of World Business Media Limited
Kaboodle Solutions Ltd
Odeon Cinemas Group
International Paralympic Committee
Glaisyers ETL
Glaisyers ETL’s media and entertainment team, led by Steve Kuncewicz, covers media disputes, influencer agreements, and reputation management work. Kuncewicz is highly experienced in advising clients on brand protection and social media issues, content clearance, influencer marketing, and data/privacy claims. The team, which includes music industry specialist Peter Pegasiou, also advises on commercial contracts with high-profile brands, talent agreements, and regulatory compliance.
Responsables de la pratique:
Steve Kuncewicz
Autres avocats clés:
Peter Pegasiou
Les références
‘Steve Kuncewicz is superb for IP and media and all things social media.’
‘Clear knowledge of their expert area of law and if one is unsure about the case, the query will be quickly checked and an answer swiftly given. Very friendly and personable. Steve Kuncewicz and Peter Pegasiou have been particularly helpful with advice and dealing with any issue.’
‘Our interaction with Glaisyers to help with our agency contracts has been great. They have been quick to respond and across the detail.’
Principaux clients
Tangerine Partnership Limited
KOMI Group Limited
Rochdale Development Agency
JamPR Limited
The East Lancashire Light Railway Company Limited
Global Sports Data & Technology Limited
Idea Farm PR Limited
ThreeSixty Entertainment Ltd
Ours Agency Limited
Dirty Blonde
Hillsgreen Marketing Ltd
Creative Allies Ltd
Abbey Apple A Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Tangerine Partnership Limited, a PR agency, on a wide range of issues from client contracts to influencer deals, campaign development and content clearance to wider compliance advice and documentation.
- Advised KOMI Group, a social media, content and creative business in relation to general commercial and media advice, creator terms, compliance strategy and implementation, dispute resolution, content clearance, commercial agreements and talent acquisition and management.
Weightmans LLP
Weightmans LLP‘s media and entertainment team utilises its strength in IT and advises on interactive video games, media, and website development mandates. Sean Crotty leads, with expertise in IT and a particular specialism in video game matters, including voice talent and motion capture agreements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sean Crotty
Autres avocats clés:
Nathan Bilton
Principaux clients
Apadmi Limited
Swissport GB Limited
The Shareholders of Cybertill Limited
National Cyber Monitoring Centre Limited
West of England Combined Authority
The Open University
PTW International Holdings Limited
Side (UK) Limited
Sounding Sweet Limited
RealityMine Limited
The Big Life Group
DSW Ventures
Nomad Games Limited
Skyrise
Westlab Limited
Mercarto Limited
Autotek
Palringo Limited
Novarama Technology SRL
Pendula Solutions