Howard Kennedy LLP is a go-to firm for HNWIs and large corporates from the sports, media, broadcasting, politics, and publishing sectors seeking advice on sensitive reputation management matters. With extensive experience in international free speech and privacy cases, the team is often instructed in matters where there are conflicts of law between jurisdictions. Practice head Mark Stephens CBE has a proven track record in managing significant and complex mandates for corporate and media clients. Key support is offered by Elizabeth Morley, who frequently advises media organisations and publications.
Testimonials
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‘I was particularly struck by both the ability and willingness of the Howard Kennedy team to draw on a range of talent across a spectrum of disciplines to bring their respective expertise and experience to a case. Other firms may have multiple, siloed departments, but I have found Howard Kennedy to have a true multidisciplinary team.'
‘Mark Stephens is a real maverick and force of nature that will ensure nothing stands in between the client and their goals; such that they will almost inevitably be achieved.'
- 'Matthew Gill is a thoughtful and careful lawyer, bringing an attention to detail and considered approach that is valuable to any problem or question of case strategy.’
Key clients
- Banksy
- Pest Control Office Limited
- Yorkshire Country Cricket Club
Work highlights
- Acting for Banksy and the company that manages Banksy's affairs, Pest Control Office Limited, in defamation proceedings issued by Full Colour Black Limited t/a Brandalised, following a social media post on Banksy's Instagram account that criticised a new clothing collection by fashion brand GUESS which exploits Banksy artworks.
- Acting for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in defence of the final outstanding claim issued against it in the wake of the racism and bullying scandal that has engulfed the Club over the past 2 years.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Stephens