Carter-Ruck is one of the UK's best-known law firms, with a global reputation. We are a leader in the fields of reputation management and media, international law and commercial dispute resolution. We are experts in reputation management, media and privacy disputes. We help individuals and organisations who find themselves subject to adverse or intrusive media or online interest. We provide fast, practical advice on defamation, privacy, breach of confidence, data protection and blackmail or harassment.

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About Us Report

We are a law firm specialising in sensitive disputes, when reputations, assets and livelihoods are at risk. Carter-Ruck continues to be a byword for defamation and media law, and over the last 20 years has also continued its growth as a major player in international law and arbitration, as well as large-scale commercial dispute resolution.

Reputation Management, Media & Privacy Report

We have unrivalled experience of the media industry in the UK and internationally, developed over decades of helping individuals and organisations facing adverse or intrusive media interest. We give fast and reliable advice on defamation, privacy, protection of confidential information, harassment and data protection (including GDPR and 'right to be forgotten' cases).

Pre-Publication & Crisis Management Report

The hours before publication can be crucial. Whether the threat comes from a whistleblower, an unexpected call from an investigative journalist or adverse comment spreading across the internet, we can help. Controlling the story before publication can avoid the need for a legal complaint after publication.

Defamation Report

Carter-Ruck has a global reputation. We are one of the best-known and most highly-regarded defamation and reputation management law firms. Through our expertise in defamation (encompassing libel and slander) we have an enviable track record of securing vindication for our clients, whether by way of prominent apologies on globally-read news and other websites, in national and international newspapers, on television and radio or in the form of statements in open Court.We have secured many of the highest-ever damages awards in the English courts for libel and slander.

Sheena Key

Apr 15, 2020

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They were honest about a scam happening to one of the lawyer's

Susan Hall

Dec 18, 2018

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I fully recommend them for their high standard of service, professionalism and integrity. I was impressed by the clear, confident and knowledgeable approach of the partner and his team which was very reassuring. They were also friendly, approachable and a pleasure to work with.

Comrade Iceberg

Dec 14, 2018

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Absolutely wonderful. Especially if you're a middle class professional couple who leave their children alone while visiting the restaurant down the road. If these nasty newspapers accuse you of bad parenting they'll sue the papers for libel

Ric Cooper

Feb 25, 2018

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Sayeeda Warsi is an over-promoted municipal functionary who has no business in the House of Lords. Col. Richard Kemp is a war hero who commanded the only military intervention since 1945 (Sierra Leone) that has done any good for the people it was meant to help.

L. James

May 03, 2016

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This is an absolutely wonderful law firm, top of the legal ladder and the partners and associates are a joy to deal with. I had a potentially very serious legal issue to combat and it was handled with supreme skill and expertise. The Partner was in constant attendance, even dealing with issues outside of office hours. I was truly stunned at the old school care and attention I received and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this Firm to anyone with legal woes. They are a first class law firm and you will get first class service.