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Media and reputation lawyers
The publication of private or inaccurate information can seriously damage reputations. Should the worst happen, our dedicated media law team will act fast, offering effective strategies to limit the damage to your reputation, business, and brand.
Unwanted media attention or the publication of private and confidential information can significantly damage your reputation, impact your privacy and affect your professional position. If the worst should happen, you need an expert strategy in place - immediately.
As respected leaders in the field of media law, we are known and recommended for providing robust, pragmatic and holistic advice to business leaders, politicians and celebrities, families and family offices, corporations and charities; ensuring protection of their information, reputation, privacy and brand.Defending your good name
Defamatory, false and/or malicious allegations can cause you serious harm – our team has vast experience in using legal tools, industry knowledge and long-standing relationships with the media to help you successfully manage reputational risks affecting you, your family or your organization.We frequently engage in pre-publication advice, assistance and negotiation, applying for emergency injunctions when needed. Containment is key and we utilize relationships with colleagues and contacts worldwide to obtain specialist, local advice and assistance where necessary.
Content published on social media can have an immediate and far-reaching impact. We are well-versed in dealing with online issues and securing remedies, including the removal or correction of inaccurate or otherwise unlawful material and swiftly and successfully dealing with online harassment, bullying and blackmail.
Discretion is key to our approach
We never forget that we are dealing with personal and sensitive issues and we advise our clients with the utmost care, sensitivity and discretion.How we can help
Reputations can be seriously damaged by defamatory, false and malicious claims. Our lawyers will negotiate, mediate, and arbitrate on your behalf, and represent you in court if required.
Court reportingJustice seen is justice done, but our team of lawyers is ready to advise when media reporting should be restrained and on the applicability of Contempt of Court rules, when appropriate.
Being the victim of harassment, bullying, and / or blackmail is extremely distressing. Our lawyers handle such issues sensitively and will take action to help secure an end to the problem.
Managing a media crisisWhen facing a media storm, it is important to act immediately. We deploy a full legal and practical armory to protect your reputation, brands and privacy. Our media crisis lawyers try to avoid litigation wherever possible but will not hesitate to do so when required.
It can be a challenge to protect your privacy on social media and the internet – however, our team is skilled in supporting online abuse victims and helping them to get meaningful results.
Preserving your privacyPrivacy has never been at greater risk thanks to social and online media. If the worst happens, our lawyers can help you halt publication of information prior to its unauthorized disclosure.
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Track record
A charity
Advised a charity on defamation and anti‑harassment risk in connection with campaigning activity, including the legal implications of online and offline engagement.
A charity
Provided urgent advice on the potential misuse of private information, assisting with an internal investigation and drafting communications to mitigate impact on affected individuals.
A charity
Advised a charity on employment and reputational issues arising from member complaints against senior leadership, including independent investigation, implementation of recommendations and strategic management of media attention.
A global membership
Advised an event organizer on defamation and reputational risk relating to proposed livestreamed speaker content, providing urgent strategic advice and negotiation support to balance legal exposure with freedom of expression.
A landowner
Advised on reputational and pre-publication issues arising from a forthcoming book, providing strategic advice in response to detailed allegations about the client and associated business interests.
A publicly listed firm
Advised a UK PLC on reputational risk arising from an inaccurate article concerning purported legal proceedings, securing its prompt removal after legal challenge.
A well-known business
Advised a company on a board‑level crisis arising from serious allegations against a senior executive, providing immediate crisis response, overseeing an independent investigation and advising on governance, privacy and information‑sharing issues. The work focused on protecting the business from existential reputational and legal risk while managing potential corporate exposure.
An individual
Advised an individual on removing and correcting historic media coverage, securing the removal of multiple articles and amendments to others, significantly reducing online visibility and reputational impact.
FTSE-listed company
Advised the company on pre- and post-publication reputational issues arising from adverse broadcast media coverage by BBC, including right-of-reply engagement and formal complaints for inaccurate reporting.
Heirs to a multimillion estate
Advised the adult children of a deceased multimillionaire businessman in a high-profile dispute concerning the validity of purported lifetime transactions and a last will.
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