We are delighted to welcome Clare Wisson as a new member.
Clare has a diverse and dynamic practice spanning all aspects of media and information law. She is ranked for Defamation/Privacy in Chambers & Partners (‘Up & Coming’) and Legal 500 (‘Rising Star’). The directories describe her as “incredibly collegiate, proactive and engaged”, “a real problem solver” and a “future star”.
Clare’s clients include national newspapers and broadcasters, leading publishing houses, NGOs, charities, private companies and individuals. She has appeared in the Court of Appeal (led), High Court (led and unled), County Court, Crown Court, First-Tier Tribunal and Coroner’s Court. Clare has experience of libel and harassment trials, complex interlocutory hearings, and urgent injunction applications. She has challenged ICO decision notices and reporting restriction orders on behalf of national media organisations.
Clare has significant experience of providing pre-publication legal and regulatory advice to both print and broadcast media, having been seconded to Channel 5 and worked as a duty lawyer at The BBC, The Times, The Sun, The Guardian and Jewish News. Additionally, Clare is a member of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s preferred panel of counsel, and accepts direct access instructions in appropriate cases.
Rachel Holmes, Chief Executive of Matrix, says: “We are thrilled Clare has joined Matrix. She will be a great asset to the Media team and for our clients, and we look forward to working with her and supporting her in the next stage of her career.”