Mills Selig retains ‘Tier 1’ status in the latest Media Law International rankings

Date: Apr 18, 2024

For nearly three decades Mills Selig has been recognised as a leading media law, defamation and reputation management firm in Northern Ireland.

Mills Selig is delighted to have retained its ‘Tier 1’ status in the latest Media Law International rankings for 2024.

Media Law International (MLI) is an independent publishing business which produces legal rankings across 60 jurisdictions globally. With their focus exclusively on media law, MLI delivers detailed rankings of law firms and insight into the world’s leaders in sector. The MLI team is renowned for its high standards in research and rankings production and their comprehensive research programme involves in-depth analysis of law-firm capabilities, market presence and sector specialisation.

For nearly three decades Mills Selig has been recognised as a leading media law, defamation and reputation management firm in Northern Ireland – representing many national newspapers, broadcast organisations, book and magazine publishers and high-profile individuals.

The team is led by Partner and Head of Litigation at Mills Selig, Emma Hunt. Emma is considered one of the leading Media Law lawyers in Northern Ireland has built significant experience and considerable expertise in the field of defamation and media law. Emma advises the firm’s media clients on a variety of cases and instructions – most recently this has included; high-profile cases for global technology/social media companies, broadcasters, publishers, and newspapers and regularly providing advice on pre and post publication, defamation, harassment, malicious falsehood, cyber security, privacy, copyright, and data protection breaches.

Emma is closely assisted by Mark Thompson, Senior Associate at Mills Selig. Mark is a highly experienced and valued member of the Litigation team and specialises in media, defamation, privacy in addition to his commercial litigation work. He provides expert advice to the firm’s various Media, Digital Media, and Tech clients in the defence of libel and privacy claims as well as providing advice to corporate entities and high-profile individuals in reputation management. Mark is building a strong reputation in Media Law, Defamation and Reputation Management and has been noted for providing clients with sensible, practical, and commercially sound advice resulting in positive resolutions and outcomes.

The Mills Selig’s Media Law team’s expertise and experience in all aspects of Media Law, Defamation and Reputation Management includes:

  • libel & slander
  • breach of confidence/privacy
  • reporting restrictions
  • contempt of court
  • press complaints
  • copyright
  • pre-publication work

The team attract regular instructions from:

  • Regional / National / Global Broadcasters
  • Regional / National / Global Newspapers and Media Outlets
  • Regional / National / Global Publishers
  • Digital Media / Technology Organisations – including social networking platforms and communications websites
  • Music and film Industry
  • Advertising and Marketing Industry
  • Individuals / Media Personalities

The team is retained by many of these clients due to their need to have expert, trusted and knowledgeable local outside Counsel in Northern Ireland.

Get in touch with Media Law team at Mills Selig by clicking – Mills Selig Media Law


Emma Hunt, Partner, Head of Litigation

Emma is considered one of the leading Media Law lawyers in Northern Ireland has built significant experience and considerable expertise in the field of defamation and media law.

T: 028 9044 5419
E: 
Emma.Hunt@MillsSelig.com
W: 
https://millsselig.com/team/emma-hunt/

Mark Thompson, Senior Associate, Litigation

Mark Thompson is a Senior Associate at Mills Selig and works within the Litigation team.

Mark specialises in media, defamation, privacy and intellectual property in addition to his commercial litigation work.

T: 028 9044 5423
E: 
Mark.Thompson@MillsSelig.com
W: 
https://millsselig.com/team/mark-thompson/


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