16 October 2019 - Article
Andrew Fremlin-Key
Associate | London
Andrew is an associate in the litigation and arbitration team.
Andrew is an associate in the litigation and arbitration team, specializing in media law and reputation management. He has been recognised as an ‘associate to watch’ by Chambers and Partners HNW 2020 and Legal 500, as well as a ‘Rising Star’ in the Spear’s Reputation Management Index 2019.
He has assisted clients with a wide range of media issues including defamation, privacy, harassment, ‘right to be forgotten’ applications, contentious data protection, phone-hacking and non-disclosure agreements. Recognising the developing inter-relationship between tax and media issues, Andrew also advises a broad range of clients on contentious tax litigation and investigations.
His clients include those in international sport (ranging from footballers and agents to directors of international sporting governing bodies), world-renowned fashion designers and editors, artists, ultra-high net worth CEOs, entrepreneurs and respected authors. He has commented on legal issues on the BBC and in the mainstream media.
He has experience in a variety of international and domestic commercial disputes including cases in the English courts and mediations. He has also advised clients with contentious bankruptcy matters, contractual disputes, fraud, mis-selling claims, shareholder disputes and professional negligence.
Track record
Publications
Memberships
Advised a Russian international businesswoman in respect of an internet publication based abroad which alleged her involvement in fraudulent activity which resulted in having her name removed from the article.
Assisted the billionaire founder of an internationally renowned investment firm in the removal of a defamatory online publication, and secured a full public apology and an undertaking from the editor not to publish any further allegations.
Acted for a well-known author in relation to his publication of a book, negated possible libel issues against his former employer.
Can you ‘explain’ your wealth? - Spear’s - March 2018, author
Briefs will always be in fashion - The Times, 2019
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Education
Languages
- English