Tom Iverson

Background

About Tom Iverson

OVERVIEW: I have spent the last 20 years advising on (1) entertainment-related disputes and (2) reputation protection (including defamation law and privacy law), and my expertise is recognised by various directories- Chambers & Partners (2025)- Ranked Individual - Media and Entertainment (contentious)- Chambers & Partners (2025)- Ranked Individual - Defamation & Reputation - Legal 500 (2025) – Next Generation Partner – Media and Entertainment (contentious)- Legal 500 (2025) – Leading Individual – Reputation Management - Billboard's 2025 Top Music Lawyers - Spear's 500 (2025)- Top Recommended - Reputation Lawyer ENTERTAINMENT-RELATED DISPUTES: On the entertainment side, I advise on copyright, performers’ rights, false endorsement, passing off, royalties, management, agency, shareholder and other contractual and tortious claims for both claimants and defendants. My experience covers music, film, television, theatre, video games, publishing, art, design and sport. I have advised many world-famous entertainers and rights-holders, and acted in some of the most significant and high-profile cases of the last two decades. REPUTATION PROTECTION: My media-related practice focuses on reputation protection for high-profile individuals and companies. My experience includes acting for claimants and defendants in defamation proceedings, obtaining privacy injunctions and injunctions for breach of confidence, advising on harassment and blackmail, and defending Advertising Standards Authority complaints. DIRECTORIES: I have been named in the major legal directories for many years, in both the "Media & Entertainment" and "Defamation & Reputation" categories, with comments including-"Tom Iverson's ability to analyse huge volumes of data and create succinct summaries is his key attribute."(Chambers & Partners)-"A real fighter who will give a case absolutely everything."(C. & P.)-"In the music space, Tom Iverson is noted for his litigation experience"(Legal 500)-"skilled at obtaining injunctions, as well as handling multijurisdictional issues."(L. 500)-"a very even-tempered, commercial and sensible lawyer."(C. & P.)-"good on details and at picking holes in arguments to work out if we have the best line of defence."(C. & P.)-"'excellent client handler. who engenders clients' confidence"(L. 500)- “outstanding in his dedication, hard work and attention to detail"(C. & P.)- “impresses his clients with his efficiency and dedication” (C. & P.)- “a very professional and personable practitioner” (C. & P.)