Andrew Fremlin-Key

Senior Associate | London

Andrew is a senior associate in the litigation and arbitration team.

Andrew is a senior associate in the Media and Reputation team and has been recognised by the legal directories as a ‘rising star’, ‘an associate to watch’ and a ‘seasoned practitioner in sports-related matters, advising well-known sports personalities in reputational issues and privacy’.

He advises clients in relation to contentious data protection, defamation, privacy, blackmail and harassment issues, ranging from phone hacking cases and right to erasure applications to advising on non-disclosure agreements for highly confidential clients. Recognising the rapidly developing inter-relationship between tax investigations and media issues, Andrew has also carved out a niche area of practice utilizing his skills and experience to advise a broad range of high profile clients on contentious tax litigation and multi-jurisdictional investigations, including Unexplained Wealth Orders and Account Freezing Orders.

His recent clients include international footballers, sports agents, tennis players, models, fashion designers, photographers, editors, artists, politicians, members of royal families and chief executives.

He has spoken on media and press issues at various events including the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association and the Premier Sports Network. He has commented on the BBC and in the mainstream media in relation to a variety issues, including the sustainability in fashion in relation to an organisation he works with, the Responsible Trust for Models.

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Carving out a niche in the crossover of reputation and tax, Andrew Fremlin-Key is also recommended for his expertise in phone hacking and right to be forgotten claims.

Legal 500 2022
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Andrew Fremlin-Key has had an immensely impressive grip on the details of this complex and technical cross-border financial matter, which has allowed us to work much more effectively with him.

Legal 500 2022
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Andrew Fremlin-Key is a real rising star…he is extremely intelligent, efficient and wise beyond his years.

Chambers HNW, 2021
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I found the combination of expertise and pragmatism that Andrew brought to bear extremely powerful. I enjoyed the experience of working with him and will call on him again if I ever need to.

Former head of a sporting governing body, 2018
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I was very happy to work with Andrew. He helped me several times, always very professionally. I am more than happy that I was lucky to work with him. I feel very safe because I know that I can turn to Andrew for advice in difficult situations.

High Net Worth Individual, 2018
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Andrew Fremlin-Key is a real rising star – extremely bright, efficient and a pleasure to work with. He will go far, I am sure of it.

Hui Ling McCarthy QC, Barrister - 11 New Square
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Andrew is effective and astute.

In-house Counsel for a global private investment fund
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He is very proactive, a safe pair of hands and an up-and-coming star in this department. He is everything you could want – he writes beautifully, has good presentation skills and is diligent.

Chambers HNW, 2020
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He is incredibly smart and efficient; he really knows his stuff. He comes across as wise beyond his years.

Chambers HNW, 2020
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We have worked with Andrew on a number of complex reputation management issues and Andrew always goes the extra mile to ensure his clients are furnished with the best possible advice. He delivers calm and clear-sighted solutions.

Chambers HNW, 2022

Focus areas

Media and reputation

Track record

Publications

Memberships

Advising the Feyziyev family in relation to account forfeiture proceedings. View here.

Acting for an international footballer in respect of privacy and reputation advice following unlawful threats to publish his information.

Acting for a leading charity in an investigation into the conduct of individuals at the charity.

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England cricket: Ollie Robinson and the ECB - nicely spun? - Withersworldwide, June 2021

How to deal with unexplained wealth orders - International Adviser, April 2021

UK Football stars and their agents face increased tax bills as HMRC clamp down on perceived tax loophole - Withersworldwide, April 2021

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Me in a minute

I am pleased to say I am yet to have an uninteresting day at work

From a young age I was torn between a career in politics and a career in law (before realising the latter can, at times, incorporate both)… Since making that decision all those years ago, I have never looked back.

I have been fortunate enough to progress a wide variety of high profile matters during my career at Withers working for the most successful people in the world.

Being able to support such highly sophisticated and talented clients in a careful, commercial and time-effective manner is what drives me on a day-to-day basis and I am pleased to say I am yet to have an uninteresting day at work.

Education

BPP Law School
Durham University, LL.B (Hons)

Languages

  • English

Dates

Joined

2014

Recognition

London

20 Old Bailey,

London,

EC4M 7AN

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