Often acting for high-profile clients from the digital media, film and television, music, and publishing industries, Healys in Brighton is lauded for its expertise in defamation and reputation matters, privacy and breach of confidence cases, and GDPR claims. The ‘excellent’ Nicholas Taylor heads the practice, and specialises in disputes involving public figures, while Andrew Sparrow is a key name for internet related matters. Samantha Oakley is noted for her expertise in negotiating licences concerning film and TV studios, and her vast knowledge of matters relating to the EU Copyright Directive.

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  • ‘Nicholas Taylor is excellent and very calm under pressure. He really looks after his clients and is a pleasure to work with.’

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Practice head

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Nicholas Taylor

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Samantha Oakley, Andrew Sparrow