Gareth Jones

He advises on all aspects of reputation protection and media law, including defamation, privacy, breach of confidence, harassment and data protection. Gareth also assists clients in relation to forthcoming publications (both in print and broadcast), often on an urgent basis. He has recently carved out expertise in challenging decisions which have impacted the reputations of clients via judicial review – particularly in relation to police officers who have had vetting applications refused. Gareth is recognised as a ‘key lawyer’ in the Legal 500 for reputation management, and is a member of The Society of Media Lawyers. The society comprises a number of leading media lawyers who wish to add fairness and balance, as well as their perspective, to the discussions surrounding media law in order to try and ensure that these are properly informed by the facts.

Gareth also co-chairs the firm’s LGBTQIA+ committee, leading fellow members in their shared aims to improve pathways for LGBTQIA+ employees, clients, contractors and visitors of the firm, and to become role models and thought leaders helping more LGBTQIA+ people to be their authentic selves at work, in society, and when accessing legal services. He qualified in 2020, having initially joined the firm as a paralegal in 2016, before starting his training contract in 2018. Prior to this, Gareth undertook an internship at a large international law firm in Shanghai and has also previously worked in the legal advice charity sector. He completed his Master of Laws in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Law, graduating with distinction.