Divorce, the associated financial arrangements and proceedings regarding children involve the disclosure of highly sensitive and private information which needs to be protected from publication but which is of great interest to the media.
We try to ensure that the media does not publish such information, if necessary by obtaining emergency injunctive relief, which the English courts are now more ready to grant even for public figures and celebrities. Particularly when the internet is involved, information anywhere is information everywhere, so a speedy response is crucial, often working with media lawyers in other jurisdictions and PR agents.
If private material is published, we advise on the appropriate action to take to reduce its effect. This could involve swift demands for corrections, apologies and damages, or seeking relief via the media regulators or High Court proceedings.
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Members of our team have acted for many years both for and against the media, in cutting-edge cases involving a broad spectrum of reputation issues, from defamation, interception of mobile phone calls and emails and harassment to privacy and confidentiality. With an in-depth knowledge of media strategies and regular dealings with media lawyers, we are ideally placed to negotiate successful outcomes or to take prompt court action if necessary.
We have advised on the reputation management issues in many of the country's most high profile divorces. Our clients include individuals, based in the UK and overseas, involved in business, sport, entertainment, the arts and public life. For example, we handle the media affairs of Sir David Barclay and Sir Frederick Barclay and their family.
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Roberto Moruzzi
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