John Kelly

John is a Reputation and Brand Protection lawyer, and is an experienced litigator with over 30 years experience as a lawyer both in Australia and internationally.

John specialises in the commercialisation and protection of Reputation and Brands, technology and talent. John advises clients on reputation protection, privacy, defamation and brand protection. Over the years he has been involved in many of the most high-profile cases and developments in this area. His work is international and he works with clients all over the world including Australia, the United Kingdom, the US, Europe and the Middle East.

John’s acts for high net worth individuals, successful entrepreneurs, as well as leading individuals in the entertainment industry, music and sport. John has worked with some of the most high profile clients in the world including the First Lady of the United States Melania Trump, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Steve Coogan and Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. John also has extensive experience in sports law and acts for players, owners, managers, agents, Premiership and international football clubs, as well as governing bodies.

Corporate clients include well known consumer brands, as well as companies in the financial services and charity sector. John also advises clients on issues management, strategy and reputation protection issues arising out of complex litigation, high value commercial disputes, family and employment law matters. He is also skilled in crisis management and advising clients in difficult times.

John has extensive experience of dealing with the media, including mainstream media, consumer affair television programmes and online media.

John is also a cyber security expert and has extensive experience in advising clients on how to deal with such matters including advising on policy and dealing with cyber breaches and GDPR.

John has developed Personal Privacy Protection Principles to protect high profile and high net worth clients and their families from unwanted intrusion.

John is a regular international conference speaker on Reputation Protection and Personal Privacy Protection rights. A highly awarded and leading practitioner, John has been awarded Reputation Protection Lawyer of the Year by Spears, is recognised as a Band 1 Leading Lawyer by The Legal 500, Chambers UK, Chambers HNW and Spear’s 500 Directories.

 

Credentials:

  • The University of Sheffield – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
  • College of Law Chester, Law Society Final Examination
  • Admitted to Practice in South Australia
  • Admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales