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Regulatory, disciplinary and criminal defence

Brett Wilson

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Defending regulated professionals, individuals and corporate clients

How we can help

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Asset Restraint and POCA

Our London based team of solicitors is recommended in the Times Best Law Firms, Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Spear’s 500 directories for its expertise in defending cases brought under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

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Regulatory & Disciplinary Solicitors

Our solicitors advise and represent legal, medical and other professionals facing with misconduct proceedings. We are recommended for our work in regulatory and disciplinary law in the Times Best Law Firms, Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Spear’s 500 directories.

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Harassment

Over the years our harassment solicitors have helped thousands of public figures, HNWIs and professionals who have suffered from harassment.

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Defamation

In today’s interconnected world, reputations can be damaged or destroyed by a few mouse-clicks. Defamatory publications can not only be costly, in terms of loss of revenue or opportunity, but can also impact on individuals personally: damaging relationships or preventing them from developing in the first place. They are also often the source of considerable distress and embarrassment. It is necessary to act quickly before a damaging publication spreads.

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Privacy

“Confidential information” is effectively “secret” information. It may be confidential by virtue of an agreement (e.g. a clause in an employment contract or a non-disclosure agreement reached as part of a settlement), an established relationship (e.g. doctor-patient) or simply because it is information which has the necessary nature and quality of confidence. The law of breach of confidence is well-established in English law.

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Civil Litigation

We advise and assist HNWIs, businesses, organisations and professionals in respect of a range of civil and commercial disputes, particularly where there are overlapping reputational and/or regulatory concerns. We have particular expertise in the following areas:-

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Recognised as one of the top 250 firms in the UK

– Times Best Law Firms

Media and communications law

Defamation, privacy and harassment

They stand out as innovative problem solvers in online reputation management and are probably the go-to firm for claimants in media cases

– Legal 500 (2026)

Specialist Media and Litigation Solicitors

Recognised as leaders in defamation, privacy, harassment law, white-collar crime, and regulatory/disciplinary work by The Times Best Law Firms, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, Brett Wilson is a specialist media and litigation law firm based in Central London.

We work with our clients to identify their objectives and then provide a bespoke service that achieves the most effective outcome.

Criminal & Regulatory Expertise

Media & Communication Expertise

Criminal Defence: Investigations and Prosecutions

Our criminal defence solicitors advise on police investigations and prosecutions. We work proactively to protect our client's rights, challenge evidence, and manage reputational fallout.

Asset Restraint and POCA

Our Proceeds of Crime Act solicitors assist clients whose bank accounts have been frozen, or where they are the subject civil restraint, detention, forfeiture or confiscation proceedings. We help them navigate the Act's draconian regime and secure the best possible outcome.

Regulatory & Disciplinary Solicitors

Our regulatory lawyers support professionals facing investigation or disciplinary proceedings brought by their regulator or employer. We act for clients in the legal, healthcare, accountancy and financial services sectors.

Civil Fraud

Our civil fraud solicitors bring and defend fraud claims. They are experienced in seeking or responding to worldwide freezing injunctions and disclosure orders on an urgent basis.

Defamation

Our media law solicitors act for public figures, professionals and corporates, both bringing and defending libel claims. We have an enviable track record both inside and outside of court, whether we are protecting a client's reputation or their freedom of expression.

Privacy

Our media law solicitors assist clients in protecting private and confidential information. This can normally be achieved without the need to issue court proceedings. Where court proceedings are necessary damages and injunctive relief can be sought.

Harassment

Our solicitors help protect our clients from harassment, whether it occurs online or offline. Most matters are resolved without the need for court proceedings, but where a perpetrator is persistent, we can seek injunctive relief.

Civil litigation

We act in a range of civil and commercial litigation matters, including commercial debt recovery for institutional lenders, insolvency, professional negligence and business/partnership disputes.

Recent News

Brett Wilson ranked again in The Times list of the top 250 UK law firms

by: Brett Wilson

November 5, 2026

Academic obtains disclosure order to establish who is setting up websites in her name that link to pornographic sites

by: Iain WilsonDhillon Purnell-Mullick

October 29, 2026

Nick Brett discusses the SRA’s new fining powers in Law360

by: Nick Brett

October 28, 2026

SRA has its wings clipped again, this time over access to LPP material

October 23, 2026

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