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.
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