About us
Our History
We are a law firm specialising in sensitive disputes, when reputations, assets and livelihoods are at risk.
The firm was founded in 1981 by Peter Carter-Ruck (1914-2003), who remains the best-known libel lawyer in English legal history.
Carter-Ruck continues to be a byword for defamation and media law, and over the last 20 years has also continued its growth as a major player in international law and arbitration, as well as large-scale commercial dispute resolution. The firm’s international client base, and its expertise in reputation management and resolving disputes with a geopolitical element, give it a unique, global reputation.
Discretion, clarity and speed of thought with a global perspective
Carter-Ruck is based in the City of London, at the heart of the UK’s legal community but with a global reach, reflecting the international nature of much of our client base and practice.
Much of our work is high profile, often on a global scale. We have unparalleled experience of dealing with the challenges of media scrutiny and reputation management faced by clients. We often work alongside our clients’ public relations and communications advisers, and have well-established relationships with publishers and media organisations around the world.
Discretion is fundamental to our service. We are sensitive to the need to monitor and help manage publicity in order to safeguard our clients’ interests.
The varied, often global nature of our practice also means we are acutely sensitive to the differing cultural political and commercial concerns of our clients.
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Your reputation – your assets
Reputation, media & privacy
We have unrivalled expertise in reputation management, defamation, privacy and other media law. Our practice is consistently ranked in the top tier by the leading legal directories. Many of our individual lawyers are recognised as leaders in the field.
International law
We conduct large arbitrations on behalf of states and investors, often with a delicate political, diplomatic or human rights aspect. We are also a leading firm in the field of international economic sanctions, representing individuals in national and international forums including the ECJ and United Nations, as well as in domestic and arbitral proceedings.
Commercial disputes
We are experts in complex litigation and arbitration cases, often with a cross-border dimension. We act in high value shareholder and corporate disputes including high value financial mis-selling claims. We also have considerable expertise in intellectual property disputes and in claims against banks, financial institutions and professional advisers.
Discretion in and out of the spotlight
Carter-Ruck is based in the City of London with an international reach. We are at the heart of the UK’s legal community, where we act for clients from all over the world and are renowned for our discretion and expertise.
Many of our cases are high profile, often on a global level. We are highly practiced in dealing with these challenges. We often work alongside our clients’ public relations and communications advisers, and have extensive relationships with publishers and media around the world.
Discretion is fundamental to our service. We are sensitive to the need to limit publicity where appropriate and skilled in the legal and practical techniques for limiting coverage.
Our practice is international. We are alert to differing cultural, commercial and political contexts and have wide experience in cases with multi-jurisdictional, political and diplomatic aspects.
For a confidential consultation, get in touch with us.
Our values
As a firm we are committed to supporting our communities, our environment and our people
Our commitment to diversity
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in our workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients.
We promote a culture that respects and values difference and recognises that people from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights to the workplace and enhance the way we work.
Support for our community
We support a variety of local and national charities through fundraising initiatives and donations. These donations seek to help the arts, education and community events and assist those in need, particularly charities that support causes associated with law and justice and causes close to our employees. We are also a proud sponsor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Our Lawyers
Our lawyers are leaders in their fields, dedicated to protecting our clients’ rights and resolving disputes
We are discreet, responsive and - where necessary - combative, committed to working for the right result for our clients
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