Carter-Ruck

Carter-Ruck is a prominent UK law firm with a global reputation for handling sensitive, high-stakes disputes. Its specialist teams advise individuals, businesses, investors, governments, political figures, charities and other organisations, particularly when reputations, assets or rights are at risk. The firm’s services cover reputation management, media and privacy law, including defamation, breach of confidence, data protection, online reputation, harassment and blackmail. It also advises on pre-publication issues, crisis management and parliamentary investigations.

Carter-Ruck’s other practice areas include public international law, human rights, international arbitration and commercial dispute resolution. Its commercial work encompasses litigation, financial services and banking disputes, and intellectual property. The firm also provides sanctions advice, including guidance on compliance, asset freezing, delisting and matters involving international notices. Many of its cases have political dimensions, and the firm emphasises a discreet, practical approach alongside robust advocacy where needed. For urgent situations, Carter-Ruck offers a partner-led crisis response service available around the clock, every day of the year.