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Career

Paul Tweed is the founder of WP Tweed & Co. With over forty years’ experience, he is an internationally recognised expert in the field of media law and reputation management. He is recognised in Chambers Legal Guide as being among the leaders in his area of expertise

He is described by Chambers as “Such a well-respected name,” “Synonymous with this type of work” and as a “Real legend in this field and a name that everyone knows.” (Chambers Guide 2021)

Having been described as “The most powerful man in Hollywood”, Paul has represented many A-List celebrities as well as many others from the world of politics, music, film, entertainment and sport. He also advises governments and large corporations, alongside representing journalists and publishers.

Paul is a regular contributor on media law issues in both traditional and online media. He has made many appearances on UK and international news services, including Sky News, BBC, Ireland AM, RTE and Bloomberg News.

Paul has, by invitation, addressed the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the draft Defamation Bill and the Northern Ireland Assembly committee on the Defamation Act.

He has spoken at the Oxford Union and Feile an Phobail as well as various International Bar Associations and business groups.

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Rosie is an associate in the clinical negligence team, who advises on complex and high-value clinical negligence cases. She has expertise in cases involving missed or delayed diagnoses, surgical errors, negligent maternity care and fatal accidents arising from clinical negligence.

Her particular specialism is in cerebral palsy and birth injury cases, as well as cases involving orthopaedic injuries and delayed diagnosis of sepsis.

Rosie is based in the London office, but advises clients nationwide. She regularly acts for police officers represented by the Police Federation and advises on complex claims for loss of earnings and police pensions as a result of injury.

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Duncan is a Partner in the corporate team advising on M&A, investments, JVs and delivering exit and/or succession plans including by way of management buy-out. Duncan has particular experience of deals in the Energy and Developer sectors. He regularly acts on transactions with an international element, in particular with European, US and Canadian counter-parties.

Duncan is driven by building long term relationships with clients to help them achieve their ultimate aspirations, frequently working with other advisers to create the client’s desired transaction. His collaborative approach ensures the best deal for the client is delivered in a cost effective way within the appropriate timescale.

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International children law specialist with unmatched experience in Child Abduction with Hague and Non-Hague countries, international relocation, formation of families through surrogacy and protection of parental rights. Numerous reported cases including from the European Courts of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice.

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Emine Mehmet is a Director of Family and Child Care at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. Emine specialises in a broad range of private and publicly funded (legal aid) family and childcare matters including care proceedings acting for children, whether through their guardians or direct, and parents, private law children disputes, and domestic abuse matters.

She is committed to assisting the most vulnerable and ensuring access to justice, as such she is the Head of the Duncan Lewis Pro Bono Committee which has received numerous industry awards in recognition of its excellent work. Emine supervises a large team of child panel members, solicitors, trainees and caseworkers across the company’s London offices. Emine’s contribution towards establishing a student pro bono clinic earnt her an Honorary Fellowship from the University of East London in 2022.