London, UK, 9^th August, 2024 – We are delighted to welcome Julian Darrall, who joins the firm as Partner in our media disputes team. Julian joins Bristows from TikTok, where he was Head of Litigation EMEA.

Julian has a wealth of experience in the media disputes sector, both as in-house counsel (TikTok, Associated Newspapers) and in private practice where he has advised broadcasters, newspapers, publishers and tech companies on defamation, privacy, data protection and all related issues and managed high profile litigation in the UK and abroad. Julian is a highly respected lawyer in the field and is a natural and complementary fit for Bristows’ defendant-focused team.

Commenting on the arrival of Julian, Alex Keenlyside, Media Disputes Partner: “We are delighted to welcome Julian to the firm. He has an incredibly impressive knowledge of the sector, the people in it and the day-to day issues faced by media and tech companies and their in-house teams. I am very much looking forward to working with him.”

Julian Darrall: “I’m thrilled to be joining Bristows’ leading media disputes team. I am looking forward to drawing on the experience and insights I’ve gained over the past 20 years – both in-house and in private practice – in order to help media and tech clients with the many significant challenges they are currently grappling with, and I am delighted to be teaming up with the talented lawyers at Bristows.” 

Bristows Joint Managing Partner, Adrian Sim: “We are delighted that Julian, with his deep experience of both in-house and private practice, will be joining us. Julian’s track record speaks for itself. He is perfectly aligned with our existing focus and strengthens the already outstanding service we are able to provide to our clients in the media disputes space.” 

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