Known for its strong expertise in defamation and privacy, Brabners LLP handles a broad suite of cases involving malicious falsehood, invasion of privacy, harassment, and online abuse. The team assists a varied range of clients, including individuals, and corporates within the hospitality and sport sectors. Helen Otty co-leads, standing out due to her deep knowledge of online defamation claims. Practice co-head Colin Bell is known for his longstanding IP and tech expertise, routinely advising clients on media and commercial rights agreements, while Paul Lunt leads the firm’s commercial litigation group, handling a wide variety of privacy claims, representing a number of athletes and public figures. Nick McAleenan is an expert in reputation management, having acted in cases involving newspapers, trade unions, and campaigners.

JMW Solicitors LLP houses a team known for its broad capabilities in reputation management and commercial contractual issues within media. The team acts for a wide range of clients, including charities, private individuals, and athletes. Rebecca Young heads the practice, advising an increasing number of private individuals on their potential portrayal in TV programmes, and assisting clients who are facing allegations of misconduct. Jemma Fleetwood frequently acts for sports, media, and tech sector clients. Oliver Wright  has since left the firm. The team has been bolstered by the arrival of John Burns from Gateley Legal.

Pannone Corporate LLP acts for a lucrative client base, which notably includes Pets at Home Limited, Boohoo.com UK Limited, an Talk Talk Communications Limited. Amy Chandler and Melanie McGuirk jointly head the practice, which is noted for its expertise in the rules governing advertising and marketing, in addition to influencer agreements and merchandising matters. Chandler has broad knowledge of brand licensing and sponsorship agreements, routinely assisting venue operators, while McGuirk often represents directors and corporations in cases concerning libellous publications and defamatory allegations. Sarah Bazaraa focuses on contentious mandates, particularly in relation to brand protection, social media, and harassment.

Supported by its teams in Glasgow and Leeds, Addleshaw Goddard is well-placed to assist clients with a range of advertising matters within the fashion, and food and drink industries. Jonathan Davey leads the team, and is known for his broad knowledge spanning loyalty programmes, sponsorship and supply agreements, and the commercial issues surrounding the running of events. Hayley Anderson divides her time between Manchester and Leeds, and is a key name for all matters advertising and marketing, often advising on Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) complaints and copy clearance issues. Anderson is noted for her strong focus on green claims concerning products which are high in salt, sugar, and fat.

Brandsmiths is noted for its lucrative client base of television presenters and social media personalities, which it often assists with libel and defamation claims, and disputes with agents. David Seligman who stands out due to his deep knowledge of sports law, acts for a number of talent management agencies. Tom Keane is a key name for IP issues, and Michael Forrester is well-known for his longstanding experience in IP, often acting in defamation cases.

Sports and media boutique Centrefield LLP handles a wide array of matters, including event cancellations, and competitions and prize draws. The team stands out due to its handling of regulatory issues arising out of post-match interview comments, and stadium sharing arrangements between sporting organisations. Practice co-head Edward Canty is renowned for his strong focus on reputation management. David Bentham has deep knowledge of commercial contractual matters, particularly in relation to broadcasting, documentaries, and product licensing. Oliver Sadler is a key name for image rights and event arrangement issues.

Lewis Silkin LLP houses a growing practice with a strong focus on the videogame, and film industries, advising on an increasing number of AI, performers', and image rights related mandates. Practice head Laura Harper maintains her strong reputation for advising on TV production deals, acting for a number of production companies, cultural organisations, and digital businesses. James King joined the group in January 2024 from an in-house position, bringing his vast knowledge of corporate and commercial matters.

Drawing on its extensive national network, Mills & Reeve LLP often advises clients on the prevention of media publications and privacy matters. Richard Dawson-Gerrard heads the practice, utilising his strong knowledge of commercial disputes to assist with reputation management matters, while Aurélie Tegho, who sits within the firm’s disputes group, routinely advises on harassment issues and defamatory online posts. Ben Reeves acts for a diverse client roster of NHS bodies, high-net-worth individuals, and charities, with his caseload consisting of malicious falsehood claims.

Weightmans LLP  leverages its strength in IT to assist commercial radio companies, tech corporates, and interactive videogame clients with investments and licensing arrangements. Practice head Sean Crotty  works out of both the Liverpool and London offices, utilising his broad knowledge of data and IT to assist clients with voice talent and motion capture agreements.

Fletcher Sports Law houses a broad team known for its deep knowledge of endorsement deals. The firm acts for a range of television personalities and social media influencers. Paul Fletcher, noted for his deep knowledge of sports law, handles the full scope of media issues.

Glaisyers ETL acts for a varied client list of digital and marketing agencies, and SMEs who focus on creative industries. Steve Kuncewicz is known for his vast experience which spans reputation management, regulatory advertising issues, and commercial contracts for influencers. Peter Pegasiou joined the group in March 2024, contributing his broad knowledge of music law.

Andy Booth leads the Stockport based group at SAS Daniels LLP, which is well known for its specialism in music-related work, including advising musicians on book deals. Booth is known for his exceptional expertise in music, routinely advising on music publishing contracts, recording contracts, and management agreements.