Carter-Ruck > London, England > Firm Profile
Carter-Ruck Offices
The Bureau
90 Fetter Lane
LONDON
EC4A 1EN
England
Carter-Ruck > The Legal 500 Rankings
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management Tier 1
Home to 'an excellent team of solicitors with exceptional knowledge of defamation and data privacy law', Carter-Ruck is distinguished for its claimant-focused work in reputation management, representing both organisations and individuals. The team excels in assisting those under investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and other regulatory bodies, and is particularly noted for its expertise in coordinating international strategic communications and legal media strategies. Practice head Nigel Tait
, 'a legendary solicitor', has an impressive track record in securing public apologies, injunctions, and removals of defamatory content for his clients. Adam Tudor heads the commercial dispute resolution practice, focusing on preventing or mitigating the publication of inaccurate or defamatory material, often involving international or geopolitical elements. Claire Gill specialises in data protection rights, including the right to be forgotten under UK GDPR. Rebecca Toman is highly recommended for securing damages, apologies, and content removal across multiple jurisdictions, while Antonia Foster is noted for advising clients facing intrusive media inquiries, often leading to reduced or halted publications. Persephone Bridgman Baker works on a range of reputation management matters, boasting extensive experience in both pre-publication and post-publication issues. The 'strong, stoic and extremely trustworthy' Mathilde Groppo is also recommended for reputation management and data protection mandates. Practice head(s):
Nigel Tait
Other key lawyers:
Adam Tudor; Claire Gill; Antonia Foster; Rebecca Toman; Persephone Bridgman-Baker; Mathilde Groppo; James Watkins
Testimonials
‘An outstanding team that assisted us in very complex litigation. The service was remarkably good, and we were kept updated throughout the process.’
‘Nigel Tait is a legendary solicitor who combines wisdom with warmth. He is destined to go down in history as one of the greatest defamation and privacy lawyers of the generation.’
‘Excellent client care that is second to none. The perfect combination of very high-quality legal advice and brilliant tactical advice.’
‘Carter-Ruck has an excellent team of solicitors with exceptional knowledge of defamation and data privacy law. Solid and trustworthy team that maintains extreme professionalism while still showing sensitivity to clients suffering the effects of grave libel and slander. As a female client it gives me great pleasure to see how many outstanding female solicitors they have on their team.’
‘Mathilde Groppo is truly brilliant! There is excellence in her knowledge and understanding of defamation and data protection law. Strong, stoic and extremely trustworthy, she supports her clients to the end. Delivers at extreme speed.’
‘From a client perspective, instructing Persephone Bridgman-Baker is like stepping into the back seat of a Rolls-Royce, but the other side gets to know pretty quickly that she can punch like Mike Tyson when required. Her drafting is beautiful, her approach always strategic and she never loses sight of the big picture.’
‘Rebecca Toman possesses the rare intellect and utter brilliance to construct arguments eloquently and effectively.’
‘They are simply the best by a county mile. Strength in depth and superb tactical judgment. Opponents fear them.’
Key clients
The Rt Hon. Wendy Morton MP
Insanity Talent Management Limited
Simon Cowell
Amanda Abbington & Others
Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin
Len McCluskey (former General Secretary of United the Union)
Priya Oberoi
Louise Jones-Roberts (former Tory Cllr)
Al Jazeera Media Network
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif
Geo TV Limited
Nick Brown MP
Middlesex County Cricket Club
Ken Bates
Kate & Gerry McCann
Karie Murphy, Seumas Milne, Georgina Robertson, Harry Hayball and Laura Murray
Zoe Harcombe and Dr Malcolm Kendrick
Rached Ghannouchi
Al-Khair Foundation and Imam Qasim
Work highlights
- Advised Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin on a successful, unanimous Supreme Court appeal in his libel action against the Home Secretary.
- Represented the Rt Hon Wendy Morton MP in her appeal that Sir Gavin Williamson had breached Parliament’s Bullying and Harassment Policy by sending text messages to the former Conservative Chief Whip and determined that Sir Gavin should make a “full and unreserved apology” on the floor of the House of Commons.
- Representing actress and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington in her complaint against the BBC in respect of her treatment on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Dispute resolution > Public international law Tier 3
A ‘first-rate firm that is used to fighting for clients’, Carter-Ruck is best known for its expertise in sanctions. The practice also covers human rights, INTERPOL notices, extradition, and diplomatic protection, along with statehood recognition and state and diplomatic immunity issues. Guy Martin is a highly-rated sanctions specialist; Cameron Doley represents governments, state heads, state, political figures, commercial entities and individuals on international issues; Miranda Rushton’s wide-ranging practice includes investor-state arbitrations; and Charles Enderby Smith ‘gives exceptional advice’. The group also features disputes lawyer Alasdair Pepper; the ‘well-organised and flexible’ François Holmey; and Lawrence Northmore-Ball, who is experienced in investment arbitrations.
Practice head(s):
Guy Martin
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A first-rate firm that is used to fighting for clients – offers the discretion, expertise and commercial knowledge to ensure that clients achieve the best results.’
‘Carter Ruck’s expertise in the areas of international law and sanctions are unrivalled. If ever there is an opportunity to refer a case to a solicitor in these areas, then Carter Ruck are number one on the list.’
‘Great team, hard-working, extremely sharp, and user-friendly.’
‘Though a boutique firm, Carter-Ruck has in recent years built a strong offering in PIL, with a particular focus on disputes involving politically-exposed persons and UHNWIs.’
‘Guy Martin and Charles Enderby Smith are the go-to individuals for this work. Their stand-out quality is their expertise in this area. Just as impressive is their client handling and the inclusive culture they promote when working with barristers. ’
‘Charles Enderby Smith combines intelligence with excellent business sense.’
‘Charles Enderby Smith is a top-quality lawyer, who gives exceptional advice in often very difficult circumstances. He is becoming well known among lawyers in this space as a go-to adviser (particularly on sanctions-related work).’
‘Cameron Doley, Alasdair Pepper and Lawrence Northmore-Ball are all outstanding; and François Holmey is a well-organised and flexible senior associate.’
Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 7
Carter-Ruck > Firm Profile
One of the UK’s best-known law firms, Carter-Ruck has a long-standing reputation for its expertise in the field of litigation and dispute resolution. It is recognised as one of the UK’s pre-eminent media law practices, while its work in the commercial litigation and international law sectors is also regarded as being of the highest calibre.
The firm: Carter-Ruck’s lawyers are known for being dynamic, determined and thorough in pursuing their clients’ objectives and protecting their interests. A large number of the firm’s cases attract the attention of the world’s media and Carter-Ruck is well-used to dealing with the challenges that this presents.
Carter-Ruck’s practice is truly global in nature and its lawyers have considerable experience and expertise in cases involving either a multi-jurisdictional or a political/diplomatic angle.
Types of work undertaken
Media law: Carter-Ruck has formidable expertise in advising individuals and organisations that find themselves subject to adverse or intrusive media coverage and in need of fast and reliable advice. The firm can be involved in more than half of all the libel and privacy claims issued in the High Court in a given year. Carter-Ruck’s lawyers have secured many of the largest damages awards in their fields of expertise, as well as unprecedented front-page apologies in national newspapers. The firm’s claimant practice is one of the largest in the country, but the firm also represents defendants, including some of the UK’s best-known publishers.
International law: Carter-Ruck’s international law team has extensive experience in litigation, dispute resolution and regulatory matters involving an international or diplomatic context. The firm’s clients include governments, heads of state, leading political figures from across the world, commercial entities and individuals requiring specialist advice on international issues. While much of Carter-Ruck’s work is conducted before the UK courts and by way of arbitration, the firm also has cases proceeding in the European Court of Justice, before the United Nations and in courts in a variety of overseas jurisdictions.
Commercial litigation: Carter-Ruck has considerable experience in a wide range of commercial disputes and is ideally positioned to handle high-value and complex commercial litigation. The firm has represented clients in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Privy Council and European Court of Justice. Carter-Ruck’s international expertise means it is well-suited to advising on multi-jurisdictional disputes and conducting international arbitration and litigation in overseas courts. In certain cases, Carter-Ruck is able to act on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis, or to arrange for third-party funding or after-the-event insurance cover to support a claim.
Financial misselling and professional negligence: Carter-Ruck’s commercial litigation team has a formidable track record of acting in high-value financial misselling claims for compensation against institutions including banks, pensions providers and financial and tax advisers. The firm has secured numerous six and seven-figure settlements for a variety of clients. The firm is also highly experienced in bringing negligence claims against solicitors, accountants, surveyors and other professionals.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| International Law | Cameron Doley | ||
| Media law / Commercial Litigation | Nigel Tait | ||
| Media law / International Law | Alasdair Pepper | ||
| Media law / Commercial Litigation | Nigel Tait | ||
| Media law / Commercial litigation | Claire Gill | ||
| Media law / Commercial litigation | Adam Tudor | ||
| Media law / Commercial Litigation | Antonia Foster | ||
| Media law / Commercial litigation | Rebecca Toman | ||
| International law / Sanctions / Media Law | Guy Martin | ||
| International law / Sanctions | Miranda Rushton | ||
| Media Law / Commercial Litigation | Persephone Bridgman BAker | ||
| International law / Sanctions / Media Law | Charles Enderby Smith | ||
| Media Law / Commercial Litigation | Mathilde Groppo |
Lawyer Profiles
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Persephone Bridgman Baker | Persephone is a partner at Carter-Ruck and specialises in media and reputation… | View Profile |
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Cameron Doley | Cameron is the Senior Partner at Carter-Ruck. He works in the firm’s… | View Profile |
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Charles Enderby Smith | Charlie is a partner at Carter-Ruck. He regularly advises on international law,… | View Profile |
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Antonia Foster | Antonia specialises in media litigation and reputation management, as well as in… | View Profile |
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Dominic Garner | Dominic’s principal focus is on Media Litigation. He has acted in many… | View Profile |
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Claire Gill | Claire is a partner at Carter-Ruck and has over 20 years’ experience… | View Profile |
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Mathilde Groppo | Mathilde is a Senior Associate in the Media Litigation group. Her practice… | View Profile |
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François Holmey | François is a Senior Associate at Carter-Ruck. He has a wide-ranging practice… | View Profile |
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Guy Martin | Guy Martin is a Consultant and head of the International and European… | View Profile |
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Lawrence Northmore-Ball | Lawrence is a Senior Associate at Carter-Ruck. He acts for both claimants… | View Profile |
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Alasdair Pepper | Alasdair is one of the most experienced media lawyers in the business. … | View Profile |
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Miranda Rushton | Miranda advises on matters with an international law or diplomatic dimension including… | View Profile |
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Nigel Tait | Nigel is the Managing Partner at Carter-Ruck. He is also the head… | View Profile |
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Rebecca Toman | Rebecca is a partner at Carter-Ruck. She acts for UK and non… | View Profile |
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Adam Tudor | Partner specialising in media and reputation management as well as commercial dispute… | View Profile |
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James Watkins | James is a solicitor practising in the Media Litigation and Commercial Litigation… | View Profile |
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