Charlotte Harris

Spear’s Review

Charlotte Harris made her name in the phone-hacking scandal, when she took on News International on behalf of her clients and played a key role in the Leveson Inquiry.

Previously a partner at Mishcon de Reya, Harris joined Kingsley Napley in 2015 to launch its media and reputation management unit, later moving to Brown Rudnick in 2023. She works with HNWs, MPs, celebrities and sports stars.

‘The thing that really makes people nervous is whether or not they’re going to get a knock at the door and someone’s going to take a photograph of them,’ Harris has previously told Spear’s. ‘So it’s all about trying to help clients and protect them in those anxiety-ridden circumstances.’ 

Adviser Profile

Charlotte is the lead European partner in Brown Rudnick’s Brand & Reputation Management group. She is a highly regarded media law practitioner with experience across areas including pre- and post-publication advice, injunctions, defamation, privacy and harassment. 

She works with corporates, high-net-worth individuals, members of Parliament, celebrities and professional athletes. She advises companies and individuals who are subject to media attention both in the UK and internationally. 

Charlotte made her name representing claimants in the phone hacking scandal and gave evidence before the Parliamentary Select Committee as part of the Leveson inquiry. She has appeared before various Parliamentary Select Committees. 

She is described in industry-leading directories and publications as a leading light in Brand & Reputation Management: 

“Charlotte is an excellent, first-rate high-net-worth reputation management adviser at the top of her game. She regularly deals with extremely complex and sensitive matters, and is absolutely superb.” – Chambers UK. 

“She is a class act with bags of real life experience and insight.” – Chambers UK. 

“She is a force of nature and always ready for a fight. She is an awesome opponent but a loyal and dedicated ally.” – Chambers UK. 

“She is charismatic, fiercely proactive on behalf of clients and focuses on winning.” – The Legal 500 UK. 

“Always quick to respond and very reliable. Truly have clients’ best interests at heart.” - The Legal 500 UK. 

Charlotte is a regular contributor at university speaking events, including King’s College, The Cambridge Union, Oxford PPE Society, UCL, Queen Mary and Westfield University. She regularly comments on relevant case law in the media and frequently speaks at media law related events.