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Brett Wilson LLP
The media and communications law department at Brett Wilson LLP has a strong track record in matters surrounding defamation, malicious falsehoods, data protection and harassment. While primarily a claimant practice, the team also has a growing level of expertise in defendant work. Managing partner Iain Wilson leads the team, handling defamation, privacy and data protection matters for a varied client roster, including politicians, celebrities and corporates. Max Campbell handles privacy and harassment matters for HNWIS, while Tom Double acts for claimants in a wide array of media and commercial litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Iain Wilson - 0ne of the founders of the firm and he gets better as the years go on. Has acted for an array of individuals in the last couple of years with excellent results. Readily available when needed which is so important in a fast-moving reputation issue.'
‘This area can often be complex and so it is essential to have a specialist team on hand and, in addition, there is always a partner associated to each matter that is available to speak with.’
‘Whilst Iain Wilson is the managing partner, he always finds time to discuss your case and is down to earth and pragmatic.'
- 'Max Campbell is always on top of his game and his breadth of practice ensures he has every angle covered.'
- 'Tom Double is really bright and engaging.’
‘Tom Double is superb, he is extremely able and technically very bright. He is a careful tactician and always completely on top of his case. He never over-promises or under-delivers.’
‘Iain Wilson is a very good strategist and on top of the case. He gives confidence to the client.’
Key clients
- Anna Palus
- Andrew Lownie
- Erica Smith
- Scarlett Dew
- Professor Wyn Evans
- Dr Than Wai
- Paul Embery
- Caroline Ley
Work highlights
- Secured £50,000 in damages in privacy and harassment proceedings on behalf of an American academic subject to a serious and sexualised campaign of online harassment.
- Acting for a well-known publisher and royal biographer in the defence of a libel claim brought by a former colleague.
- Secured £30,000 in damages and successfully brought committal proceedings against an individual the client had met on Tinder who became her stalker.
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