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Olswang

90 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WC1V 6XX
Tel:
Work 020 7067 3000
Fax:
Fax 020 7067 3999
DX:
37972 KINGSWAY
Web:
www.olswang.com
Email:

Geraldine Proudler

Tel:
Work +44 20 7067 3540
Email:
Olswang

Work Department

Defamation and privacy.

Position

Partner dealing with media law, including defamation, privacy, confidentiality and associated advice and High Court litigation. Geraldine’s cases include acting for The Guardian in its successful defences against former cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken and Neil Hamilton MP and acting for Marks & Spencer plc in its successful libel action against Granada Television. Geraldine advises investment banks, substantial companies and leading individuals on reputation management issues, including in relation to information disseminated by the internet, confidential information, and other damaging or potentially damaging publications.

Career

Career: Articled Ward Bowie; qualified 1980; joined Lovell White & King (now Lovells) on qualification; partner 1987; partner Olswang 1995.

Member

Member: Trustee of the Scott Trust, which owns The Guardian and The Observer.

Education

Education: St Mary’s Convent, Middlesbrough; Nottingham University (1977 BA Law).

Practice Areas

Defamation and privacy

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