Russells Solicitors is best known for acting on behalf of claimants in matters concerning libel, privacy, harassment and data protection; this work is typically done on behalf of high-profile and high-net-worth individuals in the entertainment industry, with phone hacking matters standing out as a particular area of expertise. Steven Tregear leads the team, specialising in litigation within the entertainment, media and sports sectors. Henry Priestley joined the team from RPC in December 2022, with experience in dispute resolution for labels and publishers.
Testimonials
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‘Combine experienced litigators with expertise in the entertainment industry more widely.’
‘Eliot Leggo has it all: an eye for detail, commercial nous and great legal skills.'
- 'Steven Tregear's clients are loyal and with great reason, he considers all aspects of their interests from the immediate to the very long term.’
‘A good practice in media law, including defamation and phone hacking disputes. An extremely personable team.’
‘Jay Joshi is extremely personable and client-friendly, offering a good knowledge of the area and management of claims.’
‘A niche firm that has acted for a range of clients in privacy and reputation-related cases, particularly phone hacking ones. Efficient and excellent communication.’
‘Dan Hoyle - a very effective and gifted lawyer and negotiator. Knows when to press on with cases and when to seek settlement.’
Key clients
- Cheryl Tweedy
- The Estate of George Michael
- The Estate of Amy Winehouse
- Jarvis Cocker
- Andrew Neil
- Ian Wright
- Gerry McCann and Kate Healy, the parents of Madeleine McCann
- Natalie Imbruglia
- Nicola Roberts
- Kimberley Walsh
- Tulisa Contostavlos
- Alexandra Burke
- Mitchell Winehouse
Work highlights
- Acting for numerous well-known actors, singers, models, music professionals and others in phone hacking litigation against NGN and MGN.
- Representing Mitchell Winehouse, father of Amy Winehouse, in defamation litigation against Macmillan Publishers, Tyler James and ghost writer Sylvia Patterson over what he believes are defamatory statements made in My Amy: The Life We Shared.
- Representing journalist and broadcaster, Andrew Neil, in his defamation action against Jennifer Arcuri, the businesswoman and alleged former lover of Boris Johnson, over tweets claiming that the client had been involved with Jeffrey Epstein.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steven Tregear