JMW Solicitors LLP houses a team known for its broad capabilities in reputation management and commercial contractual issues within media. The team acts for a wide range of clients, including charities, private individuals, and athletes. Rebecca Young heads the practice, advising an increasing number of private individuals on their potential portrayal in TV programmes, and assisting clients who are facing allegations of misconduct. Jemma Fleetwood frequently acts for sports, media, and tech sector clients. Oliver Wright  has since left the firm. The team has been bolstered by the arrival of John Burns from Gateley Legal.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very good, client-focused service.’

  • ‘JMW Solicitors were responsive throughout, explained their and the legal process and gave expert detailed information and advice to help with the next decisions I needed to make that could impact the values, integrity and reputation of our organisation. The advice put my mind at ease; thorough explanations and detailed resources.’

  • ‘The team simply understands the media and entertainment industry and because of that they quickly and efficiently get to the root of the issues the clients are facing and devise bespoke solutions to resolve the same. All members of the team are very user friendly’

  • ‘Rebecca Young - simply brilliant. A star who will become one of the leading litigation lawyers. Her attention to detail and command of the law is phenomenal. You want her on your side’

Key clients

  • United Utilities
  • Crowd Network
  • Premier Estates Ltd
  • Black Minds Matter
  • GB Ultras
  • Push that Button Group

Work highlights

  • Advised GB Ultras on the reputational management issues that arose following an allegation that one of the runners had travelled via car during part of the race.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rebecca Young

Other key lawyers

Jemma Fleetwood