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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.