Oliver Lock

Oliver is a member of the IBA, Beverly Hills Bar Association, the London Solicitors Litigation Association and the City of Westminster and Holborn Law Society.

Oliver spent two months on secondment in the entertainment department at Greenberg Glusker, a law firm based in Los Angeles. He has also spent time in-house on secondment with the PGA European Tour.

Recent work highlights include:

• Successfully acting for the Claimant in the privacy injunction of WFZ v BBC [2023] EWHC 343 (KB).
• Advising a writer and creator of a high-profile television series in relation to Californian defamation proceedings brought against the production company.
• Advising an A-List actor in respect of a production company’s unlawful creation and use of a deepfake of them.
• Advising a group of bankers on the removal of their profiles on various business intelligence databases, including World Check.
• Advising a high-profile British actor on all aspects of his privacy, from protecting him from paparazzi to putting in place confidentiality agreements.
• Acting for the estate of a well-known US-based musician in a dispute with a record label in respect of unpaid royalties.
• Acting for a high-profile private company that was the subject of a defamatory campaign in a tabloid newspaper.
• Acting for an individual who was the victim of a "revenge porn" attack.

"Oliver Lock is great with clients. I appreciate his transparency and he is very able to talk in layman's terms." (Chambers HNW 2025)

"Oliver Lock is calm under pressure. His talent is communicating difficult legal ideas and theories effectively." (Chambers HNW 2025)

"Oliver is extremely knowledgeable and professional, but also genuinely kind and caring.” (Chambers HNW)

“I instructed Oliver after hearing brilliant things about him through a colleague. Legal issues are famously stressful and upsetting for clients, but Oliver’s impressive experience has been evident from the outset. He approaches every interaction with a sense of calm and consistently relays information in a comprehensive yet digestible manner. His high attention to detail and efficiency is accompanied by a reassuring understanding of, and genuine interest in, the media and entertainment landscape, including its trends and the behaviour of those within it. Oliver is a unique lawyer who advises with tact, intelligence and integrity, and I would not hesitate to hire him again or recommend him to others.” (Publicist for A-List actors)

“I had the privilege of working with Oliver during a challenging time, and I couldn’t be more impressed with his service. From the very beginning, his compassion was evident. He took the time to truly understand the situation, showing genuine care and empathy for mine and my client's concerns. His diligence is unmatched - he was always thorough, and went above and beyond to ensure every detail was handled meticulously. What really stood out was his availability. No matter how busy his schedule, Oliver made sure to be accessible when we needed guidance or reassurance. His quick responses and clear communication provided us with peace of mind throughout the entire process. I wholeheartedly recommend Oliver to anyone in need of legal assistance.” (Talent manager)

"I cannot fault Oliver. His client service and general level of service, level of sophistication and commercial awareness and vision are very strong." (Client)

“Oliver did an excellent job. He grasped the issues swiftly, communicated clearly, was empathetic, and worked quickly and efficiently under some time pressure. I would be delighted to recommend him to others.” (Client)

“There couldn’t have been a better result and I really appreciate how incredibly swiftly and soundly this has all been handled especially as you were away on holiday for a chunk of it. Thank you, your judgement is second to none.” (Client)

“I have worked with Oliver for a few years now with my clients. I was first introduced to him through another client with very high praise. Since then, I have been incredibly happy with how he has worked and solved issues with my clients. I look after high profile actors and musicians whose reputation not only means a lot to them, but it is incredibly important for their careers. Oliver is both wonderful with clients, explaining in detail but also easy to understand ways of solving their reputation issues as well as actually solving the issue at hand. All the clients I have sent across have been extremely happy in dealing with Oliver, and not just with the legal side, but dealing their own emotions in the situation. I will keep recommending Oliver to all of my clients with their legal and reputation issues and I do believe more people need to know about him because his legal knowledge and care are impeccable!” (Financial advisor)

Oliver is frequently quoted in the national and legal media, including being interviewed by Joshua Rozenberg in BBC Radio 4’s "Law in Action" on the topic of deepfakes.

Oliver also contributes to and writes regularly on media, privacy and entertainment matters for a range of publications. Recent publications include:

• The Telegraph: “Pre-sex NDAs and background checks: What it’s like to date the rich and famous”
• The Financial Times: “Media groups look to AI tools to cut costs and complement storytelling”
• The Times: “NatWest shut my £1.4m business bank account with no explanation”
• The Times: “How the law could address deepfakes and disinformation in politics”
• City AM: “We can’t wait for Big Tech to monitor deepfakes, it’s on us to decipher what is real”
• City AM: “‘Election bot takeover’: Could you tell a real Rishi from a fake?”
• Broadcast: "The legal issues surrounding deepfakes & AI content"
• New Law Journal: "Deepfakes: can’t believe your eyes?"
• Law Society Gazette: "Ahead of the algorithms: deepfakes and the law"
• The Legal Diary: "With the number of deepfakes only growing, could the law turn the tide? asks Oliver Lock"
• Music & Copyright: "Defence does pay off: copyright lawsuits in the music industry"
• Music Ally: "'22 million songs a year, and only 12 notes available' – pursuing a copyright claim in the music industry today"

Recent speaking engagements include chairing a panel on "international perspectives on privacy protections for high-profile individuals" for STEP (Society of Trusts & Estate Practitioners)  and presenting to the Beverly Hills Bar Association on "English privacy and defamation law".