With particular strength in the charity, arts, heritage, and education sectors, as well as in sports and publishing, Farrer & Co advises a number of high-net-worth individuals on complex reputation management matters. Julian Pike, who possesses over three decades of experience in crisis management and pre-publication matters - including ‘right to be forgotten’ and online abuse issues - oversees the department. In addition to his solid credentials in media disputes and reputation management, Thomas Rudkin is singled out for his expertise in data and contentious AI matters. Athalie Matthews leverages her previous experience in publishing to assist clients in this sector. Oliver Lock advises on a range of sensitive matters, including emerging tech-related reputational challenges.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellent team, well supported and led by Julian Pike. They give sound, comprehensive advice.’

  • ‘Julian Pike is cool and calm, with great judgment.’

  • ‘Expert client handlers and diverse work.’

  • ‘Thomas Rudkin is a commercial and strategic adviser.'

  • 'Julian Pike is an experienced operator, able to handle any crisis.’

Key clients

  • Executor of the Estate of the Duke of Edinburgh
  • WFZ

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Julian Pike

Other key lawyers

Thomas Rudkin, Athalie Matthews, Oliver Lock