RPC is a regular advisor to leading national and local newspapers, web and book publishers, broadcasters, magazines, tech and freelance journalists, and media liability insurers. Team head Keith Mathieson is an expert in defamation and privacy claims; he has notable expertise with regards to press regulation, having acted for Associated Newspapers throughout the Leveson Inquiry. Experienced litigator Rupert Cowper-Coles specialises in data protection disputes. Promoted to partner in mid-2022 alongside solicitor-advocate Alex Vakil, Alex Wilson is often instructed to provide pre-publication advice and has represented clients in cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong media defence practice, particularly with regard to newspapers.'
‘Keith Mathieson has enormous experience and is an extremely able lawyer.’
‘Rupert Cowper Coles is highly recommended.’
‘Keith Mathieson is an extremely experience elder statesman whose advice is always spot on,'
'Alex Vakil is ambitious and charismatic - his advice is clear and he does not shy away from a challenge.'
'We have been very impressed with quality of the up-and-coming Alex Pollock's work.’
‘RPC has more strength in depth on issues such as libel, privacy and data protection than any other London law firm.'
- 'Keith Mathieson is the most experienced media defence solicitor in London, having worked the sector for decades, with many high-profile national and international publisher clients.'
Key clients
- Associated Newspapers Limited
- Times Newspapers Limited
- News Group Newspapers Limited
- Reach plc (Mirror Group Newspapers)
- Bloomberg L.P.
- Peter McCormack
- Channel 4
- Realtid Media AB
- The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
- Carole Cadwalladr
Work highlights
- Defending Associated Newspapers in an ongoing libel claim brought by the Duke of Sussex.
- Advising MGN on the long-running and high-profile phone hacking litigation.
- Defending Carole Cadwalladr in a libel claim brought by Arron Banks which was subject to a Court of Appeal decision.
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Keith Mathieson