Oliver Lock

England

Farrer & Co · Oliver is an experienced reputation management, media and information lawyer. He advises high-profile individuals, family offices, charities, businesses and executives on all issues relating to privacy, defamation, confidentiality, harassment, stalking, contentious IP and data protection matters. He is the “go-to” expert for those in the entertainment industry seeking to safeguard their privacy and reputation and also has particular expertise advising those in the luxury brands sector on how to manage and respond to sensitive issues where there is a reputational risk. While Oliver has a great deal of experience navigating traditional battles with the print media, much of his work now involves social media and managing online harms, including right to be forgotten cases and injunctions. He offers wide-ranging, pragmatic and commercial advice across all the risks that can threaten a client's reputation as well as helping to put in place preventative steps before any potential crisis emerges. Oliver works closely with other departments in the firm, including Property, Employment, Private Client and Family, assisting in the drafting of non-disclosure agreements and advising on governance, disciplinary and integrity issues. Oliver has extensive experience advising those in the film, television and theatre industry who are the subject of unwanted attention, whether from the mainstream media, online attacks, paparazzi or obsessed individuals. Much of Oliver’s work involves a digital element, whether responding to data breaches or advising clients on ‘right to be forgotten’ applications to online platforms. Oliver adopts a holistic approach and, where necessary, works with external experts (whether cyber monitoring, digital forensics or communications professionals) to ensure his clients’ long-term interests are secured. Oliver has also carved out a niche advising clients on the topic of deepfakes and generative AI. He has written extensively on the topic of deepfakes in the entertainment industry for a range of industry and national publications and has been named as an "Associate to Watch" in Chambers’ High Net Worth Guide 2024. Clients appreciate Oliver's clear and assertive communication style, as well as his reassuring, friendly and proactive approach to what is often a sensitive and stressful time for the client.

England