Alex Wilson

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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 is exceptionally good. He is very savvy, knows the industry backwards and works extremely hard." - Chambers 2025 (Defamation / Reputation Management)

"Alex is about as good as you can get as a media lawyer." - Chambers 2025 (Defamation / Reputation Management)

"Alex has keen intelligence, can head off problems and is able to explain legal issues in clear and simple terms. He is also strong at managing complex conversations with the other side." - Chambers 2025 (Defamation / Reputation Management)

"Alex is extraordinarily capable and experienced for someone so young. We’re incredibly lucky to have him as our lawyer." - Chambers 2025 (Defamation / Reputation Management)

"Alex is great to work with – pragmatic and super-responsive, with the ability to calm a situation and cut through quickly and clearly to the things that actually matter." - Chambers 2025 (Defamation / Reputation Management)

"Alex is courteous, empathetic and super-talented."- Chambers 2025 (Media & Entertainment: Publishing)

"Alex is extremely hands-on, enthusiastic and has good strategic vision."- Chambers 2025 (Media & Entertainment: Publishing)

‘I particularly rate partner Alex Wilson. He has great experience of working closely with a variety of news publishers, and he is very quick and attentive with responses.’ - Legal 500 UK 2025 (Media: Theatre, publishing and other media)

‘Alex Wilson is a very talented, up-and-coming partner with very good instincts.' - Legal 500 UK 2025 (Reputation Management)

‘Alex Wilson is a hugely able lawyer with great judgement.' - Legal 500 UK 2025 (Reputation Management)