BRETT WILSON - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate ( Solicitor ) Media and Communications Law
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate ( Solicitor ) Family Law
Emily Prince is a fantastic lawyer. She is methodical, articulate, respectful and kind. She is sensitive to all aspects of my situation, not just the elements she is dealing with directly. I could write a novel but the message would be lost. I cannot recommend Emily and the team at Brett Wilson highly enough. - Mr M
Emily is a family law Associate and advises on a wide range of matters arising from the breakdown of a marriage or relationships. These include financial and private children matters, as well as nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. The matters she advises on often have complex factors and international elements, particularly where involving the Italian jurisdiction. She is able to advise both British and European nationals with any Italian connections on cross-jurisdictional matters thanks to her personal and professional connections developed over the years.
Emily adopts a pragmatic, empathetic and client-focused approach. She takes pride in offering compassionate support and expert guidance during what can be extremely emotionally challenging times, ensuring that clients feel empowered and informed throughout the entire process and are able to obtain the best outcome for them, if possible by avoiding lengthy and stressful court proceedings.
Emily qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2018. She holds a LLB (Hons) Law Degree from the University of Westminster and completed her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in London.
Emily speaks Italian as mother tongue and basic Spanish and French. She is a member of Resolution and is featured on the Italian Consulate's list of Solicitors in London.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Vice - Chair
- Partner / Media and Communications Law
Iain is the managing partner of Brett Wilson LLP and heads up the firm's media and communications law department. Specialising in libel, privacy and harassment, Iain's clients include HNWIs, politicians, celebrities, professionals, local governments and numerous corporations and institutions from Premier League football clubs to The Law Society.
Iain is one of the most highly-regarded solicitors practising media and communications law. He is recognised as a leader in the field of defamation/reputation management by the prestigious Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners directories. He is recommended for his HNWI reputation management advice by both the Spear's 500 and the Tatler Address Book.
Iain and his team specialise in preventing or limiting the damage caused by negative and/or intrusive publications, both online in the traditional media and online. This may involve seeking to suppress publications (including by applying for injunctive relief) and/or seeking compensation where damage has been suffered. In addition to this, Iain acts in cases brought about to end sustained campaigns of harassment (online and offline) - typically perpetrated by disgruntled former partners or employees. Iain is also regularly involved in cases where data/confidential information has been leaked/misused. Whilst predominantly known as a claimant solicitor, Iain recognises the importance of freedom of expression (where it is exercised responsibly) and undertakes a significant amount of defendant libel work.
Iain regularly writes on the development of the law in these areas. He is the author of Westlaw Insight's chapters on the misuse of private information and anonymous defamation and frequently contributes to Halsbury's Law Exchange, LexisNexis PSL and the Law Society Gazette. Iain is regularly interviewed by the national and international media for expert commentary. Recent contributions include The New York Times, The Times, The Guardian, The I, The Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Sun, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, Bloomberg New York, CNN and various BBC productions.
Whilst Iain now practices media law exclusively, he was also recommended in the 2013-2015 editions of the Legal 500 for his work in civil fraud and has acted for a number of parties in litigation before the Chancery Division of the High Court. He also has extensive experience of criminal litigation and regulatory work. This broader knowledge is often a useful attribute when dealing with claims that involve allegations of criminality.
Iain is popular with clients who appreciate him for his considered advice, as well as his dedicated and individual approach to their cases. As department lead, he has strategic input into the majority of his team's cases.
Iain is the Vice-Chair and a founding member of The Society of Media Lawyers.
Iain is a very bright, dedicated lawyer and an impressive, result-oriented person...He is a very straightforward, common-sense solicitor who gets to the heart of the matter. He has a great client manner and builds rapport really well. - Chambers and Partners (2024)
Job Titles:
- Solicitor ( Australian / NZ Qualified ) Media and Communications Law
Katy has been with Brett Wilson LLP since March 2019 and as Practice Administrator oversees the firm's day-to-day operations and office management.
Katy read law at the University of Kent and achieved a distinction on her Legal Practice Course.
Prior to joining Brett Wilson, Katy had experience in other professional services firms.
If you wish to contact Katy for more details about the firm, please send her an email.
Job Titles:
- Expert
- Partner / Media and Communications Law
Max Campbell specialises in reputation and crisis management, acting for both claimants and defendants in defamation, privacy, data protection, and harassment claims. He has been recommended/ranked among the leading practitioners in these fields by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners since the 2017 and 2018 editions respectively. Long-standing clients include C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, journalists, and other lawyers. Max is recommended for his HNWI reputation advice in the Spear's 500 directory.
Max also has a wealth of experience of both criminal and general civil litigation, enabling him to assist people in respect of a wide array of complex and sensitive disputes. His warm and engaging personality sees him hugely popular with both clients and colleagues.
Max enjoys higher rights of audience in civil proceedings, and has appeared as a solicitor-advocate before Judges in the High Court.
Max Campbell is always on top of his game and his breadth of practice ensures he has every angle covered. - Legal 500 (2024)
Max Campbell is very sharp and prompt, and has a frighteningly accurate ability to predict what the other side will do. First first-class commercial acumen and quickly grasps the issues - Chambers and Partners (2023)
Max Campbell is a stand-out lawyer who provides expert advice not only efficiently, diligently and on-time but also has an extremely good client manner and reassuring way of handling cases. - Legal 500 (2023)
Nick is a founding partner of the firm. His expertise is in criminal litigation and regulatory / disciplinary investigations and prosecutions. He is particularly noted for his work in defending professionals in disciplinary processes and regulatory investigations. Nick successfully defended Ryan Beckwith in the landmark decision following the prominent SRA prosecution (Beckwith v Solicitors Regulation Authority [2020] EWHC 3231). Nick has successfully defended numerous allegations of rape, sexual harassment and other offences both current and historic.
Nick and his team have successfully intervened in numerous criminal investigations and prosecutions. They recently won the 750th referral by the CCRC to the Court of Appea l. Nick's recent portfolio of major fraud cases is substantial and includes the first ever FCA prosecution and the largest ever crypto-currency fraud. He advises corporates and individuals in bribery and corruption investigations and FSMA related issues. Nick has successfully advised upon and defended numerous Proceeds of Crime Act cases both at first instance and on appeal. He is a frequent commentator on radio and contributor to legal resource outlets and journals.
Job Titles:
- Paralegal / Media and Communications Law and Commercial Litigation
- Paralegal in the Media and Communications Law Department
Percy is a paralegal in the Media and Communications Law department at Brett Wilson LLP.
Percy studied for a BA in History at the University of Oxford before completing an MPhil in the History of Political Thought at the University of Cambridge and the Bar Practice Course. Percy joined the firm in 2021 and has extensive knowledge of media law. He is due to join Doughty Street Chambers in Autumn 2024 where he will commence a pupilage in media law.
Prior to his legal career, Percy was an experienced freelance copywriter and has worked with a range of corporate clients.
Media and communications law and commercial litigation
Job Titles:
- Paralegal / Media and Communications Law and Commercial Litigation
Media and communications law and commercial litigation
Rebecca joined Brett Wilson LLP in 2022 and provides paralegal support to the firm's media and communications law department.
Rebecca read History at the University of York before obtaining a distinction-level master's degree in law at the University of Law.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Chartered Legal Executive
- Legal Executive
- Member of the Female Fraud Forum
Sharron is a chartered legal executive (FCILEX) and has extensive experience in the preparation of complex, serious and lengthy cases for trial. She qualified in 2001, joining Brett Wilson in 2013.
Sharron has particular expertise in complex litigation and is frequently instructed to deal with historic sexual offence allegations and weighty frauds. She takes a proactive approach to police investigations to ensure the preservation of important and pertinent evidence.
She has represented clients in several lengthy fraud trials throughout her career including Operation Hilmar, Operation Cotton and Operation Rosewood and prosecutions by the CPS, SFO, FCA, and NCA.
Sharron has a particular skill in the analysis of financial documents and money trails. She is precise, methodical and organised in her approach to financial documentation often negating the need to instruct experts.
Sharron is a member of the Female Fraud Forum (FFF), Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA) and the Defence Extradition Lawyers' Forum (DELF).
Sharron Boyce has tremendous depth. I would not hesitate to recommend her to lay clients, especially those who have been treated unfairly or to whom the stakes are particularly devastating. - Legal 500 (2023)
Sharron Boyce is fantastic. Super committed to her clients and brilliantly prepared. - Legal 500 (2023)
Sharron Boyce is dedicated and has great judgement: she often leads the way on the problem areas - Legal 500 (2021)
Job Titles:
- Administrator / Media and Communications Law and Commercial Litigation
Sophia graduated from University of Essex with a first-class honours degree in Modern History and International Relations. She is currently working towards her Post Graduate Diploma in Law and SQE 1 at University of Law.
Prior to joining Brett Wilson LLP, Sophia worked at the University of Law's Legal Advice Clinic where she assisted litigants in person with both housing and family matters. In addition to this, Sophia has worked as an Office Services Administrator at a law firm in Norwich.
Media and communications law and commercial litigation
Job Titles:
- Partner / Media and Communications Law
Tom originally joined Brett Wilson in May 2017 from Schillings International LLP. In 2020/2021 he spent time at BLM, before returning to Brett Wilson LLP as a partner in October 2021.
Tom has acted for claimants and defendants in a wide range of media and commercial litigation disputes. He has been involved with a number of important recent cases in the High Court. Tom's litigation experience enables him to run cases efficiently from the outset, focusing on how to achieve a client's objectives in the most cost-effective way.
Tom was an integral member of the team that acted for a corporate claimant in a libel and malicious falsehood claim against a national newspaper. The case settled with the Claimant receiving £125,000 in damages.
Tom was the lead solicitor for the Claimant in JQL v NTP [2020] EWHC 1349 (QB), securing £15,000 compensation for the malicious publication of information relating to the claimant's mental health on Facebook.
Tom Double is an excellent lawyer and fantastic on the technical side of things...Very capable and dedicated - Chambers and Partners (2021)
Vicky is a solicitor specialising in Crime and Regulatory defence. She qualified in 2018 and joined the firm in June 2023, having previously worked at Kingsley Napley.