Gaelyn Fuhrmann, legal director, Wiggin. Successfully represented the Guardian in a libel challenge brought by actor Noel Clarke concerning allegations of sexual misconduct published by the newspaper. Thoughts on the case: ‘The challenges of securing witness evidence of sexual impropriety all the way to trial, whether in civil or criminal proceedings, are well documented. This case, in bringing the evidence of 29 witnesses to a “truth” defence to trial, represents a growing confidence of complainants to give evidence. Our team was in touch with the press throughout the trial to support their prompt reporting in adherence to the orders.’Why become a lawyer?