Jessica Welch

Office Location

United Kingdom

Short Biography

Jessica advises HNW and high profile individuals and corporate clients in the media and entertainment industries. In the reputation management space, Jessica advises clients on pre- and post-publication matters, including litigation. Over the past year, Jessica has advised UHNW and high-profile individuals, and corporates, helping them navigate their crises and advising against national newspapers, search engines, social media platforms and international publications. Jessica was an integral member of the team that won “Case of the Year” at Spear’s Wealth Management Awards 2018 for the team’s representation of Sir Cliff Richard in his privacy case against the BBC. Jessica has been ranked as a “Rising Star” in the Legal 500 since 2019 for defamation and privacy matters and in the Spears Reputation Managers Index of Reputation & Privacy Lawyers since 2020. Jessica has also been named as an “Associate to Watch” in the latest 2024 Chambers UK guide.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

The Palomar, Soho

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Always work hard, it will pay off in the end

What was your first job?

I worked as a strawberry picker when I was 14.

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

The Secret History, Donna Tart

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

Development surrounding the SLAPPs issue, potentially involving legislation or regulatory reform which may have an impact on the way in which we work.