We have exceptional knowledge and experience in dealing with sensitive, high-profile media matters and working with clients to protect their legal, commercial and reputational interests. Our team has extensive experience across all areas of media law, including defamation, pre-publication advice, litigation, privacy, contempt of court, suppression, urgent injunctions, privilege and breach of confidence.

We act for high-profile and boutique media organisations, including Channel Seven, JAM TV, Elliott Newspaper Group, The Conversation Media Group and The Big Issue. We also act for high-profile plaintiffs, including international and Australian actors and musicians, company directors and officers, politicians and athletes. Our team represented Rebel Wilson in her successful defamation proceedings against Bauer Media and Grant Denyer regarding defamatory publications by Are Media in New Idea.

We are respected for our sophisticated and pragmatic advice that encompasses legal, commercial and strategic considerations, including advising clients on managing risk. We are adept at negotiating and exploring alternative dispute resolution opportunities to achieve favourable outcomes for our clients. If a matter cannot be resolved without resort to litigation, we are also highly experienced in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in defamation proceedings in all jurisdictions, including the High Court of Australia, and doing so on a cost-effective basis.

We have deep industry knowledge and connections, and members of our team sit on several industry boards and committees.

Richard Leder’s knowledge and experience is recognised across several premium legal directories, including listings across four different categories in the AFR Best Lawyers Peer Review and a Band 2 ranking for Chambers Asia-Pacific: Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT): Media.