Manleys have been ranked in tier 1 in Media and Entertainment, with Mark Manley being praised as ‘exceptionally strong’ and managing partner Leanne Wheeler is commended as ‘very thorough and insightful’.
“The specialist media practice has an extensive celebrity and media industry client base across the UK and also acts for a growing number of high-profile politicians and public figures. It is acting for Professor Mundell in the defence of a defamation case and is advising ex Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook on a derivative claim by Vitalturn that holds all the rights to the New Order trademark and to the band’s back catalogue.”
The firm has further been ranked in Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Reputation Management, and Electoral Law.
The ‘tremendously helpful’ and ‘fully committed’ team provides ‘a superb service’ and ‘handles complex issues with ease and speed’
On an individual basis, many of the team were acknowledged for their excellent work.
Mark Manley has been recognised for his work in both reputation management and commercial litigation by being ranked as a Leading Individual in both areas.
Special mentions and recommendations went out to consultants Nama Zarroug, and James Roochove. Partner; Leanne Wheeler, and Senior Associate; Katie Mickleburgh were also recognised as recommended Lawyers for the outstanding work they have done at Manleys.
Mark Manley mediation practice Mediata was also commended, Mark ‘achieves outcomes, relying on his experience to deploy every trick in the book’.
Manleys Solicitors fields a team of ‘hardworking lawyers that are genuinely committed to each case. The team is always conscious of keeping costs down and of advising on the most effective course of action for the clients to take.’
By Georgia Quinn