John Kelly
John is a reputation and brand protection lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in media and information law. John is one of the leading lawyers in all aspects of media and information law and is actively involved at the forefront of this field. John’s work is international and he advises clients all over the world including in the UK, US and the Middle East. He acts for A-list clients in the entertainment industry, music and sport. He also represents UHNW clients and corporate clients. He has represented a host of well-known clients including the First Lady of the United States Melania Trump, Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Nicole Kidman, Steve Coogan, and Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. John has developed Personal Protection Principles which are used to protect clients’ reputations, their family and their security. John is a sought after speaker on reputation protection and personal protection rights both in the UK, and internationally including in the US, Middle East and Australia. John is recognised as a ‘Leading Lawyer’ in Chambers UK, The Legal 500, Chambers High Net Worth and Spear’s Magazine and has been named ‘Reputation Protection Lawyer of the Year’ by Spear’s. · Harbottle & Lewis LLP
About
Reputation and brand protection lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in media and information law, based at Harbottle & Lewis LLP. He advises high‑profile, corporate and ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients internationally (including the UK, US and Middle East), has represented numerous celebrity clients and developed Personal Protection Principles, and is recognised in Chambers UK, The Legal 500, Chambers High Net Worth and Spear’s Magazine.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- University of Sheffield, LLB Hons (1991)
- College of Law Chester, Law Society Final Examination (1992)
Admissions
- Solicitor and Barrister, South Australia (admitted 1999)