Media and Publishing
Our Media and Publishing team has a national reputation for giving accurate, speedy and practical advice to journalists and publishers on all aspects of Media Law.
The two most recent independent surveys confirm that the lawyers in the team are recognised as some of the UK’s leading experts in the field. From our regional base, we provide a quality service to clients which stands comparison with any London based firm, at a highly competitive price.
We aim to provide a service that is commercially realistic, robust and compatible with our clients’ own business goals.
We guide publishers, whether in print or the web, through the maze of laws and regulations that govern paper and on-line publishing, from libel, contempt, and the rapidly developing law of privacy and confidence, to the Press Complaints Commission, Local Government reporting, copyright, trademarks, advertising and promotions.
We provide a full service covering both pre and post publication advice, including reporting restrictions, libel, contempt of Court, regulatory issues, data protection, and freedom of information.
And if the worst comes to the worst, the members of our team have considerable experience in conducting the most complex High Court litigation.
But don’t just take our word for our expertise - we are recognised as leaders in our field by independent research!
The Lawyers: Tony Jaffa is "totally committed to getting the right results for you". Cathryn Smith - clients praise her for knowledge of the sector and note how enjoyable she is to work with". Chambers 2010
The Firm: This outfit maintains a substantial practice advising national and regional newspapers. It has recently been appointed as editorial adviser for Johnston Press’s work. "The defamation group is fantastic - it’s a neat team and someone is always available to handle your emergencies". Chambers 2010
The renowned Tony Jaffa heads the media and publishing team. Its national client base includes a number of newspaper publishers in England and Wales, such as Northcliffe Media Ltd, Associated Newspapers, Newsquest Media Group, and Johnston Press. Legal 500 2010
The Firm: This leading regional outfit receives strong market endorsement for its talents in a range of media-related matters, including copyright, reporting restrictions and Internet publication. The lawyers are esteemed for their “clear interpretation of cases and succinct assessment of all the available choices.” Chambers 2009
The Lawyers: With a well-established reputation for libel matters, Tony Jaffa is “a brilliant lawyer” who clients say is “always quick to reply and does everything we ask to perfection.” Cathryn Smith is “amazingly creative in finding solutions to problems” and “provides a great service every time.” Chambers 2009
For initial advice, please contact:
- Tony Jaffa on 01392 685354
- Cathryn Smith on 01392 685353
