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Niri has over two decades' experience as a media and IP litigator. He is recognised for his brilliant client handling, be that for a high-net-worth individual or a media organisation.
Niri advises on all aspects of soft IP including data protection. He advises across the publishing, advertising, sport and film/tv sectors on defamation, contempt, obscenity, privacy and advertising related issues.
Niri acts for both claimants and defendants in the media industry which gives him a unique position in the marketplace. He offers reputation management advice to companies and high-profile individuals alike.
He is well-connected with in-house lawyers at broadcasters and newspapers and regularly deals with them before broadcast or publication to ensure that allegations are neutralised as far as possible. He also deals with post-broadcast and publication issues and has been successful in obtaining apologies and other remedies.
Niri has also helped clients targeted by competitors, campaigning organisations, whistleblowers, regulators and ex-employees.
With over 25 years of experience it means he’s really able to look after the client and has a depth of knowledge that others simply do not possess.
Since 2002 | Partner, Taylor Wessing |
Since 2013 | Board Director |
2008 - 2013 | Head of IP and Media group, Taylor Wessing |
1996 | Diploma, Intellectual Property Law, Bristol University, UK |
1995 | Admitted to the Bar, England and Wales |
1993 | First Class Honours, Law Society |
Legal group of the Publishers Association British Literary and Artistic Copyright Association International Association of Entertainment Lawyers US Copyright Society Media Law Resource Centre |
English |
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