James Libson > Mishcon de Reya LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Mishcon de Reya LLP handles a range of judicial reviews for both commercial and individual clients. In addition to this, the team also advises on political disputes, including issues relating to campaign financing. Leading the practice, Katy Colton is experienced at advising politicians, charities, and corporations on complex political matters. Managing partner James Libson has extensive litigation skills, who has acted for clients such as Deborah Lipstadt and Gina Miller. Further standout members of the team include Emily Nicholson, Harry Eccles-Williams, and Alexandra Agnew. Nicholson regularly advises on commercial cases as well as conducting political litigation. Eccles-Williams is a go-to lawyer for queries regarding the Online Safety Act, while Agnew is noted for her experience with both political and public law matters.

Acting for a high-profile clientele of HNWIs and businesses, Mishcon de Reya LLP‘s reputation protection and crisis management practice collaborates closely with the firm’s white-collar crime, financial services, and employment teams to handle highly sensitive issues, including crisis management and cross-border litigation. Led by Emma Woollcott, an expert in defamation, privacy, and harassment cases, is particularly adept at dealing with crisis situations and hostile campaigns. James Libson is known for his work with prominent individuals, families and charities, while newly promoted partner Harry Eccles-Williams brings significant expertise in politically charged and often multijurisdictional disputes.