Chambers and Partners UK 2023 |
Media & Entertainment (publishing) - Band 1: Niri Shan is a highly respected media and IP litigator. He is recommended for his handling of pre-publication and post-publication reviews in news media, advertising and political communications, and also for negotiating commercial agreements on behalf of publishing houses. "Niri Shan is very well respected. Clients think highly of him and take what he says very seriously." |
Chambers and Partners HNW 2022 |
Defamation/Reputation Management (high net worth) - Band 1: Niri Shan "is a lawyer of the highest calibre and sophistication. He carries an unparalleled intuition for what is in his client's best interests," says a source, with another adding: "He is a real star - a go-to lawyer for many high net worth individuals." "I've never encountered another media and reputation management lawyer who is able to fix quietly so many challenging matters. This is a true gift – and it is certainly a gift for his clients," states a market commentator. |
Chambers and Partners UK 2023 |
Defamation/Reputation Management - Band 1: Niri Shan is highlighted for his considerable skill acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants across a spectrum of defamation and privacy matters. He advises clients on pre-publication as well as post-publication issues. |
Chambers High Net Worth UK 2022 |
Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth - "Niri is a lawyer of the highest calibre and sophistication. He carries an unparalleled intuition for what is in his client's best interests," says a source, with another adding: "He is a real star - a go-to lawyer for many high net worth individuals." "I've never encountered another media and reputation management lawyer who is able to fix quietly so many challenging matters. This is a true gift – and it is certainly a gift for his clients," states a market commentator. |
Chambers UK 2022 |
Defamation/Reputation Management: "Niri’s expertise and knowledge of case law and contacts are first class; however, his calmness and strategic insight are what make him stand out. He is readily available and communicates guidance with an ease and simplicity." "He has excellent tactical judgement and client-handling skills." |
Chambers UK 2022 |
Media & Entertainment - Publishing: "Niri Shan is a highly respected media and IP litigator. He is recommended for his handling of pre-publication and post-publication reviews in news media, advertising and political communications, and also for negotiating commercial agreements on behalf of publishing houses." "Niri is smart and easy to work with." |
Legal 500 UK 2022 |
Reputation management |
Legal 500 UK 2022 |
IP - trademarks, copyright and design |
Legal 500 UK 2022 |
Media and entertainment (Hall of Fame) |
Chambers High Net Worth UK 2020 |
Leading individual - Reputation Management (band 1): Niri Shan is highlighted for his considerable skill acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants across a spectrum of defamation and privacy matters. Sources remark: "He provides very balanced and sensible advice for clients with tough issues." |
Spear's Reputation Management Index 2020 |
Top ten UK Reputation Lawyer |
Spear's 500 2020 |
Top Reputation Management Lawyer |
Chambers UK 2020 |
Leading individual - Intellectual Property (Band 4): Niri Shan leads the firm's UK IP practice, and is particularly authoritative on trade mark, copyright and image rights in publishing, media and entertainment. He is sought after for disputes and non-contentious commercial advice.
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Chambers UK 2020 |
Leading individual - Defamation/Reputation Management (Band 1): Niri Shan is highlighted for his considerable skill acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants across a spectrum of defamation and privacy matters. Sources remark: "He provides very balanced and sensible advice for clients with tough issues."
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Chambers UK 2020 |
Leading individual - Media & Entertainment (Band 1): Niri Shan is recommended for his handling of pre-publication and post-publication reviews in news media, advertising and political communications, and also for negotiating commercial agreements on behalf of publishing houses. A client says: "Niri is extremely knowledgeable, and his experience of being a libel lawyer and his understanding of data privacy are very impressive." |
Legal 500 UK 2020 |
Leading individual - TMT (technology, media and telecoms): Media and entertainment (including media finance): 'You want Niri Shanmuganathan on your team.' |
Legal 500 UK 2020 |
Leading individual - Risk advisory: Reputation management: 'Niri Shan is great to deal with when there is a crisis. The most pragmatic dispute solvers in the sector. If you want a negotiated solution, this is your firm.' 'Niri Shan is the best lawyer in the country for engaging with publications in a non aggressive way to arrive at quiet conclusions to challenging matters. He gets results that no other lawyer seems able to do. And he does this time and time again. A master of quiet negotiation.' |
Chambers High Net Worth UK 2019 |
Leading individual - Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth (Band 2) |
Managing Intellectual Property - IP Stars 2019 |
Trade mark star |
Chambers UK 2019 |
Leading individual - Media & Entertainment: Publishing (Band 1): Niri Shan is recommended for his oversight of pre-publication and post-publication reviews and also for negotiating publishing agreements. A client says: "He was confident but measured and was very impressive in how he drove home all the right points." |
Chambers UK 2019 |
Leading individual - Intellectual Property (Band 4): Niri Shan is a widely respected specialist in digital and traditional publishing, and has a distinguished record in copyright litigation. A client says: "He's an excellent litigator with an impressive grasp of strategy." |
Chambers UK 2019 |
Leading individual - Defamation/Reputation Management (Band 1): Niri Shan continues to be recognised as one of the leading lawyers in the space, advising both claimants and defendants on all matters related to defamation, privacy and harassment. One interviewee attests: "He's got a depth of knowledge that others simply do not possess; he not only has the client management skills but he also understands every aspect of the law." |
Legal 500 UK 2019 |
Leading individual - TMT: Media and entertainment (including media finance): Litigator Niri Shanmuganathan is ‘first-rate’ |
Legal 500 UK 2019 |
Leading individual - Risk advisory: Reputation management: Niri Shanmuganathan leads on a range of matters including blackmail threats, an application to reduce reporting restrictions and pre-publication advisory work.
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Chambers High Net Worth UK 2018 |
Leading individual - Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth (Band 2): "The experience that he's got means that he's able to really look after the client, and because he's been in this area for so long, he's got the depth of knowledge that others simply do not possess. He not only has the client management skills but he also understands every aspect of the law." |
Spear's 500 2017 |
Lawyer of the Year – Media, Privacy & Reputation. The Spear's 500 guide, recognised Niri as "outstanding in field" and he is described as "a first class operator who takes on the most complex defamation quagmires". |
Chambers UK 2018 |
Leading individual - Defamation - Reputation Management (Band 1): Niri Shan offers reputation management advice to corporations and high-profile individuals. He possesses expertise in defamation, harassment, data protection and privacy issues, which he brings to bear across the publishing, advertising, sport and film/TV sectors. Clients say: "He's a great adviser and a heavyweight figure in the industry. He's in total command and offers very wise counsel."
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Chambers UK 2018 |
Leading individual - Media & Entertainment: Publishing (Band 1): Niri Shan draws praise from market sources for his experience in the field of publishing law. He provides pre-publication, copyright and contractual advice to a range of media companies. |
Chambers UK 2018 |
Leading individual - Intellectual Property (Band 4): Niri Shan is best known for his work on copyright and trade mark litigation. He also acts in opposition actions before the trade mark registry. |
Legal 500 UK 2017 |
Leading individual - Risk Advisory: Reputation Management: The group includes ‘premier-league practitioner’ Niri Shanmuganathan, who heads the firm’s publishing group and is recognised for his experience advising corporate clients. Shanmuganathan regularly acts for individuals; his recent work includes advising a former City banker in two libel claims against ex-colleagues pertaining to alleged defamatory comments. |
Legal 500 UK 2017 |
Leading individual - TMT: Media & Entertainment (publishing; litigation): Niri Shanmuganathan (an ‘exceptional litigator’) |
Spear's 500 2017 |
Top Reputation Management Lawyer |
Chambers UK 2017 |
Defamation: Reputation Management (Band 1) - Niri Shan acts for a number of publishers and corporate clients on reputation protection and is described as a "strategic" litigator with " "excellent connections with legal departments within newspaper houses." One source says: "He's absolutely charming and his charm is a fantastic legal weapon." |
Chambers UK 2017 |
Media & Entertainment: Publishing (Band 1) - Niri Shan acts for a variety of media organisations and has far-reaching experience in publishing law, advising on commercial and contentious matters. He is described by a client as "fantastic - very engaged, personable and very knowledgeable about the industry." |
Chambers UK 2017 |
Intellectual Property - London (Firms) (Band 4) - Niri Shan leads the firm's IP and media and entertainment groups. He is best known for music copyright litigation, and also advises on online trade mark infringement and anti-counterfeiting actions. |
Legal 500 UK 2022 |
Reputation management |