Media Law Reviews

Alex and his team at Edwards Duthie Shamash were incredibly supportive and professional throughout my battle with the Daily Mail. From the outset, I felt genuinely supported and reassured, and the confidence they gave me was invaluable in what was often a difficult and daunting process.

Communication was always prompt, the advice was straightforward and cut through the legal jargon, and I always felt I was in safe hands. What also stood out was the genuine sense of teamwork — Dhillon, Lucy and everyone involved in my case was approachable, committed and, quite simply, very nice to work with. I couldn’t have asked for a better team beside me.

Throughout the process, Alex was highly responsive and provided clear, professional advice that gave me great confidence. He is a top-tier solicitor who truly knows how to deliver results. I highly recommend Alex Cochrane and the team at Edwards Duthie Shamash to anyone in need of expert legal representation.

Outstanding Result and Expertise – Alex Cochrane (Partner at EDS). ​I had the privilege of being represented by Alex Cochrane in a complex defamation case, and the outcome was truly outstanding. Alex is a brilliant legal strategist with a deep expertise in reputation management and defamation law. From our first meeting, his analysis was sharp and precise. Thanks to his professional guidance and meticulous approach, we successfully secured a strike-out of the claim at an early stage, bringing the dispute to a decisive end.

From the moment you took on my case, Alex, I felt an immediate sense of relief. Because of the incredible dedication shown by you, Dhillon, and Lucy, I truly believed we would achieve a positive outcome. My wife and I are deeply grateful for everything you have done.

Alex Cochrane is excellent. He is great with clients and adopts a strategic approach.

Praised by clients as ‘intelligent and thorough’, Cochrane brings deep expertise in libel and privacy claims against national newspapers.

Alex Cochrane is an excellent solicitor and a pleasure to work with.

A huge thank you to Alex Cochrane, Saoirse Bracken and all the Media Law team at Edwards Duthie Shamash. Having to defend my personal and professional reputation in a legal setting had the potential to be a soul crushing experience. However, Alex and Saoirse guided me through my libel proceedings with a calm professionalism that gave me reassurance and confidence. I put my trust in the team and they came up trumps with a fantastic result. Thank you so much for your help and support!

Many thanks to Alex Cochrane and Saoirse Bracken for all their hard work and professionalism in handling my libel case. From beginning to end I received excellent advice on the relevant matters, with clear guidance on the next steps available to me. I am very glad to have achieved a positive outcome, which is very much thanks to Alex, Saoirse and the Media Law team at Edwards Duthie Shamash.

Alex is a fantastic lawyer with empathy and complete understanding.

Thank you for your email and all your support. Many thanks! You have helped me so much.

Alex Cochrane is considered by interviewees to be a “technically excellent lawyer” who “knows his law and is extremely good with clients”.  He advises clients on all aspects of reputation management, including defamation, privacy and harassment claims.

Alex Cochrane gains clients’ trust through a mixture of an authoritative yet friendly personality, coupled with outstanding legal expertise.

Gerald is extremely experienced, knowledgeable and able to navigate the often blurred lines between the legal and political fields. He has excellent political judgement and a strategic legal mind.

Having worked with solicitors before, where the press are concerned, the utter relief when I had my initial meeting with Alex Cochrane was fantastic. He knows his job, knows how to conduct himself with somebody who has had a horrific time and knows how to win!

I would like to thank Alex Cochrane, who dealt with this sensitive matter with the utmost compassion and grace, making me feel prioritised and valued. Though my faith in humanity has been challenged many times, it is, surprisingly, easily restored by simple acts of honesty and integrity, like those of Alex who was, always, kinder than necessary.

I’m incredibly grateful to Alex Cochrane for achieving a successful outcome to my claim. Alex was great to work with: thorough and concise, and always easy to reach via email and phone. From the very first conversation I felt I was in very capable hands working with Alex. His warmth and compassion readily shines through. I can’t recommend him enough!

Gerald Shamash’s inside knowledge of clients and their needs is peerless. It gives him a sound tactical sense of where we are trying to go.

Alex Cochrane is a man of the utmost integrity and a first rate solicitor. I will be forever grateful for all of his hard work, compassion and kindness. He and the EDS team have made a difficult process so much easier. I have had complete trust and faith in Alex since day one and I cannot thank him enough.

Alex Cochrane and all the team at EDS were a pleasure to work with in resolving a long-running claim against a major media organisation with huge resources. Alex was always easy to reach, and responsive, keeping me up-to-date and informed at every stage. I would have no hesitation in recommending Alex and his colleagues for their expertise and negotiating skills.