Thomas Rudkin

Partner

Tom is a leading reputation, media and information lawyer. He advises the firm’s clients on all issues relating to their reputation, privacy, confidential information and data.

Tom advises individuals, companies and other institutions on all aspects of reputation management, whether it is responding to mainstream media coverage, protecting online reputation, dealing with defamation or harassment. Consistent with the team's ethos, Tom's work is very diverse and he firmly believes in taking a holistic approach to protecting clients' reputations.

Tom also advises businesses and individuals on a full spectrum of issues relating to confidential information and data, including privacy, data breaches, information theft and intellectual property. His work in this area includes managing data breaches and cyber incidents and associated litigation and regulatory investigations, dealing with the unlawful taking of confidential information and intellectual property, and handling contractual disputes over rights in data.

Expertise

Sport

Tom frequently advises high-profile sports clients on reputation management issues, as well as disputes and other regulatory matters. He has acted in cases on doping and selection issues before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and advises governing bodies on issues ranging from adverse media coverage to selections for major events.

Individuals & Families

Tom regularly assists high net worth and high-profile individuals on reputational, and particularly privacy, concerns. These range from harassment by paparazzi photographers to the removal of inaccurate material from the internet.

Testimonials

"He is a highly commercial and talented adviser. He is particularly strong at navigating complex reputational crises." (Chambers UK 2025)

"He is a rising star who I can always rely on." (Chambers UK 2025)

"Thomas frames advice in a very helpful way. He is able to get to the root of a problem and understand what the right solution is very quickly." (Chambers UK 2025)

"Thomas Rudkin is a commercial and strategic adviser." (Legal 500 2025)

"Thomas has a great, eclectic client base and I'm always struck by how easily he can switch from dealing with a client in one industry or sector to another." (Chambers HNW)

"Tom Rudkin is highly knowledgeable in this area of the law, tactically astute and always on top of the detail." (Chambers HNW 2024)

"Tom has a wealth of experience, putting clients and colleagues at ease when handling complex and contentious matters. A charming yet fierce litigator." (Chambers HNW 2024)

"Tom Rudkin has a keen intellect and a very personable disposition which allows him to quickly forge a relationship with clients and find the best course of action for them." (Legal 500 2024)

"Tom is a brilliant, sharp, up-and-coming lawyer with an excellent network." (Chambers UK 2024)

"Tom is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and alive to a broad range of modern reputational threats. His approach puts clients at ease, and his advice is always spot on." (Chambers UK 2024)

“He is very responsive and shows fine judgement." (Chambers UK 2024)

"Thomas Rudkin is excellent, warm, technically strong, intellectually curious, and brings energy to the team." (Chambers HNW 2023)

"Thomas Rudkin is very energetic and committed; he gives sound advice and has excellent client-handling skills." (Chambers HNW 2023)

''Tom Rudkin ... Brings a young and innovative perspective to issues ... Very hard working and a pleasure to work with and still top of his game." (Legal 500 2023)

"Thomas Rudkin is ... a fantastic lawyer ... he understands our industry and adjusts the advice he provides accordingly" (Legal 500 2023)

"Tom Rudkin is exceptional – he provides an all round service starting with outstanding advice on how to respond to press enquiries, dealing with the lawyers for the newspapers and general advice." (Legal 500 2023)

"Thomas Rudkin is going to be a real star" (Chambers UK 2023)

Memberships & Accolades

Tom is a member of the Union International des Avocats. He is the Vice President of the UIA’s Young Lawyers Commission, and a member of the Media Law and Litigation Commissions. He is also a member of LawInSport.