Reputation Management
Our nominated lawyers understand traditional media interest remains a significant concern for our clients. We have extensive experience in advising clients on media enquiries they receive before publication, in order to prevent the publication of a story or mitigate the potential damage it may cause. If and when a story is published, we are well versed in determining the appropriate action, whether that is litigation or understanding that the matter is best resolved instead by a public relations
We help individuals and their families with all manner of legal considerations relating to their privacy and security. These include advising high profile clients on unwanted paparazzi attention, assisting our clients with the wrongful disclosure of private information online, and working with clients to protect their privacy around major events in their personal or professional We help clients who are faced with the publication of untrue or intrusive allegations which threaten their reputation whether in the traditional press, on TV or radio or online (including on social media). Depending on the point at which we are engaged, we will seek to mitigate or prevent publication (including, where necessary, obtaining a Court injunction). Where publication has already taken place, we will advise on a strategy for responding – including obtaining the swift removal or correction of material online, publication of apologies and payment of damages and costs where appropriate. If Court proceedings prove necessary, we have a formidable track record in securing victories for our clients at or before trial.
Our recommended lawyers frequently work alongside our clients’ in-house or agency PR teams engaging with journalists and editors (including, where appropriate, their in-house lawyers), limiting exposure and securing redress.
Our client base covers the world and include governments, heads of state and other political figures, multinational companies, business people and celebrities, as well as people ordinarily out of the public eye who equally value their right to reputation and privacy.We have recommended and fit the right legals to the right clients for ultimate success in results
Our recommended lawyers have acted against all leading news websites and publications in the UK and international media including in the US, Europe and Asia. The importance of London and the UK as a media and legal centre means that we are frequently asked to help coordinate international PR and legal media strategies, and we often work alongside specialist lawyers around the world.
