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Jo Paton (nee Ruffle)

Jo is a litigator specialising in protecting and restoring the reputations of high profile individuals, executives and corporate organisations.

She has over five years experience at Schillings specialising in the laws of defamation, privacy, confidence, intellectual propertyand commercial litigation

She has successfully represented Hollywood film stars, television presenters, entertainers, sports stars, politicians, entrepreneurs and Chief Executives.

She has successfully represented clients including Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston, Keira Knightley, Kate Hudson, Teri Hatcherand Lisa Marie Presley

She recently successfully represented Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cagein a libel claim against the publisher of actress Kathleen Turner’s autobiography.  She is currently representing Cristiano Ronaldoin his libel claims against several British newspapers. She also represents British singer and X Factor winner Leona Lewis in relation to false allegations of endorsements in various publications.

Jo has extensive experience of successfully obtaining emergency pre publication injunctionswhilst preserving the anonymity of clients.