Gerrard is a partner and head of the firm’s media and information practice.

Gerrard is widely regarded as the leading lawyer in information protection, privacy and defamation. He acts for many household names both in the UK and globally, including senior members of the Royal Family, as well as other foreign royalty, heads of state and former prime ministers together with world-leading names in the IP, tech and entertainment worlds. Gerrard also acts for a number of leading family offices of leading UHNW individuals, global investment funds and leading “world” brands.

Gerrard was awarded for ‘Outstanding Legal Achievement’ by Spear’s in 2017. He has also been listed in the Spear’s 500 index of top recommended reputation management solicitors from 2017 to 2024.

He has also been recognised as a ‘Star Individual’ in Chambers and Partners since 2019 and in The Legal 500’s ‘Hall of Fame’ since 2018.

TESTIMONIALS

What people say

Gerrard Tyrrell is one of the UK’s most sought-after legal advisers. He is trusted by a range of ultra high net worth clients, who turn to him to help with the most sensitive and complex matters.”

Chambers HNW

Gerrard is hugely experienced in dealing with the media in particular. His expertise is strategy as much as the black letter law.”

Chambers UK

Gerrard is hugely respected by clients and counsel. He is involved in some of the biggest cases in this space.”

Chambers UK

Gerrard is extremely adept at client handling, can bring consensus to a difficult issue, shows no strain under pressure and induces confidence in clients. He is in a league of his own.”

Chambers UK