Alex Wilson

Partner

Alex is a highly experienced lawyer and litigator specialising in media and communications-related claims, particularly defamation, misuse of private information, breach of confidence and data protection. His clients include newspapers, publishers, broadcasters, online media companies, media insurers, and a number of household names. Clients have praised Alex’s “great judgment” and “exceptional breadth of knowledge, skill, and understanding” and described him as “highly intelligent” and “knowledgeable, practical, and responsive”. He is Secretary to the Media Lawyers Association.

“For every client, I bring expertise, efficiency, and practicality”

Alex’s recent work highlights:

Acted for Associated Newspapers Limited (publishers of the Mail on Sunday) in defence of a libel claim brought by the Duke of Sussex.

Acted for Matt Hancock MP in defence of a libel claim brought by Andrew Bridgen MP.

Acted for the Bureau of Investigative Journalism in defence of a libel claim brought by Jusan Technologies Limited.

Directory quotes

"Alex has exceptional breadth of knowledge, skill and understanding. He is highly responsive and intelligent, with a highly mature approach." - Chambers UK 2024

"Alex Wilson is a real future star. Enthusiastic, engaged and dynamic." - Legal 500 UK 2023

"Stand-out partners [include] Alex Wilson, who is very quick, knowledgeable and practical in the advice he gives." - Legal 500 2023 (Media and Entertainment)

"Alex Wilson highly deserves his recent promotion to the partnership. He has an impressive practice and good judgement." - Legal 500 2023 (Reputation Management)

"Alex Wilson is a real future star. Enthusiastic, engaged and dynamic." - Legal 500 2023 (Data protection, privacy and cybersecurtity)

Next Generation Partner - Legal 500 2023 (Reputation Management)

Up and Coming – Chambers UK 2023 (Defamation/Reputation Management)

"Very hard-working with great judgement." - Legal 500 2022 (Reputation Management)

"Alex Wilson [has] an impressive defamation practice which includes handling contentious matters and giving pre-publication advice. He's an effective litigator and negotiator." - Chambers UK 2022 (Defamation / Reputation Management)

"He's really good with clients and has sound commercial judgement." - Chambers UK 2021 (Defamation / Reputation Management)

"Alex Wilson is very impressive and works quickly and efficiently." - Chambers UK 2021 (Defamation / Reputation Management)

"Alex Wilson is a true star, bringing skill and judgement well beyond his years." - Legal 500 UK 2021 (Reputation Management)