‘The team is absolutely amazing, very strong legal mind that supports the clients goals and objectives. They spend time with the client understanding any broader requirements that impact the commercial framework.’

‘Mathilde Groppo has a responsiveness to her clients, and a work ethic that is truly unparalleled. She combines an expert knowledge in defamation law with delivering at extreme speed. She manages to conduct herself professionally while still maintaining extreme empathy for her clients who are struggling due to serious defamation.’

‘Nigel Tait is a master strategist and canny negotiator, well able to take the flak his high profile clients generate. Adam Tudor is able to wring every last advantage out of cases and is excellent with the most demanding of clients. Helena Shipman is immensely hard-working – gets into the weeds of cases with real gusto. James Watkins offers details-hungry support. The number of outstanding persons mean that teams can be put together for all types of cases and most budgets.’

‘Carter-Ruck provides the most amazing support for its clients. The quality of its legal advice is second to none – it finds solutions for problems which both achieve the positive outcomes one seeks and does so in a cost-effective way.’

‘Nigel Tait and Persephone Bridgman Baker are excellent lawyers and extremely supportive advisers to clients, during periods when a client is most in need of wise counsel. They seek innovative solutions to problems, and support their clients at every stage. Quite simply – they are heroes in their field.’

‘Helena Shipman is hugely hardworking, Helena combines an impressive attention to detail with a very warm personality that clients appreciate. Helena and Dominic Garner are both clearly partner material.’

‘Simply the best in the business when it comes to reputation management. Quality throughout, know the sector, and deliver results every time.’

‘The media team work to the very highest standards across the board. They bring enormous experience to every matter and consider problems for all perspectives to obtain an advantage for their clients. The team is hugely experienced and while the firm is known mostly for their work for claimants, they have also excelled in cases acting for defendants.’

‘A top tier reputation and privacy protection practice. Very sophisticated operators who add huge value in terms of strategy and practical know-how, over and above the purely legal stuff.’

‘Gerrard Tyrrell is a class act. He does not just deliver top notch legal advice, but also demonstrates a deep understanding of the media and the many and varied ways in which they seek to get away with unlawful conduct.’

‘John Kelly is one of London’s leading defamation and information litigators. And very client friendly with it.’

‘Gerrard Tyrrell is the best media lawyer in the UK. His knowledge is better than anyone else in this field. He has one other amazing quality, he always gets back to you within 40 minutes, ensuring that the client does not have to wait too long for advice.’

‘First rate. Highly regarded, go to firm.’

‘Excellent relations with in-house media lawyers and very adept at working quickly under deadline pressure. Deep experience working with VIPs and UHNWs.’

‘Excellent working relationships with the team. All a pleasure to work with, offer excellent advice and are able to see beyond purely legal perspectives. Gerrard Tyrrell also gave us some pro bono advice recently on a specific issue.’

‘Louise Prince: Superb under extremely tight deadlines.’

‘The stand-out firm in the sector for defendant publishers facing reputation management/privacy claims. Unparalleled experience in the field and with a breadth and depth of knowledge across the team which cannot be beaten and which allows them to handle any type or size of media case with conviction.’

‘Keith Mathieson is a doyen in the field and remains the leading defendant-focused lawyer in the sector.’

‘RPC’s media team is second-to-none and hugely popular. The team offers a comprehensive service and can be relied upon to provide fast and reliable advice on all manner of media-related disputes. RPC’s media team has worked on some of the most complex and high-profile media law cases in recent years, and enjoys a well-deserved reputation for being a leader in this field.’

‘Rupert Cowper-Coles is an asset to any case. He is very hard-working, gets on top of the detail, and is brilliant with clients. Alex Wilson highly deserves his recent promotion to the partnership. He has an impressive practice and good judgement.’

‘Excellent individuals at all levels. Hard-working and harmonious team who clearly enjoy working together. Very professional service in terms of billing and technology.’

‘Samantha Thompson is a very good associate; diligent and perceptive and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Highly experienced in the area, with a can-do approach. We are always comfortable entrusting high value and large scale litigation to their effective and capable team.’

‘Leading defendant media litigation practice in London.’

‘Simons Muirhead Burton was originally a human rights firm, and freedom of speech and access to justice have always been part of their DNA. This differentiates them – they go that extra mile when acting for publishers to minimise damage and to protect journalists.’

‘Partners Martin Soames and Stephen Shotnes – former book editor and journalist respectively – add their in house expertise to deep legal knowledge offer a high level of service.’

‘Emma Linch is a rising star.’

‘Martin Soames is exceptionally good. He is responsive, calm, pragmatic and I have absolute confidence in his excellent judgement.’

‘The legal advice we get is very good and the service is prompt and courteous. They find excellent counsel for us as needed.’

‘Louis Charalambous is has vast experience in media law defence, especially libel trials. He is very hard-working and conscientious. He is always “there” for the clients and very popular with them. He is particularly good (very calm) in dealing with difficult litigation situations.’

‘Jeffrey Smele is a good tactician in litigation and very easy to deal with.’

‘One of the best reputation management teams in the UK. Great knowledge of all parts of the media and extensive work defending and advising with the press.’

‘The experience, expertise and personal attention offered by David Engel has been invaluable at a critical time in my career and I cannot recommend him too highly.’

‘One of the very few firms who can offer clients bespoke reputation management advice and also have the capacity and experience to manage major litigation on scale. At the top of the claimant-focused market, offering well-judged and commercially aware advice to individuals and major companies alike.’

‘David Engel is a star in the sector and as good a claimant-focused lawyer as you will find in this field. Hugely experienced and immensely reassuring to clients.’

‘Neil O’Sullivan is a high quality associate who goes the extra mile for clients and shows great acumen.’

‘The Addleshaw team appears to integrate different specialisms (defamation/privacy, data and cyber teams) and offices together, extremely well – and certainly considerably more adroitly than other multi-site top tier firms that I have experienced.’

‘When you are a client, the best law firm is the one with the skills to achieve the result you desire. A positive outcome requires making proactive and strategic decisions based on the advice of an experienced attorney’s team. The impressive work that Addleshaw Goddard team does for its clients is visible to the naked eye. They are the best at listening to client’s needs and coming up with a plan that has always met our demands. They really understand who the audience is and make work accordingly.’

‘The whole Addleshaw Goddard team has a very specialized knowledge that allows them to see problems in a full context. In particular David Engel is always available for communication and has this awareness that representation is about achieving the appropriate result for the client. What is more, he has the ability to foresee likely problems and confront them earlier.’

‘David Engel is a class act. Always available when you need him and very timely in responding to a brief. He has helped several of our clients in high stakes and high stress situations. David is calm under pressure, thoughtful in his deliberations but clear as crystal in his advice to clients. He is thoroughly collegiate and a pleasure to work alongside. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to clients big and small.’

‘Tamsin Allen – an excellent lawyer who is highly respected and regarding in this field. She has a wealth of experience and knows the law inside out. She delivers great results and knows whether it is necessary and in the client’s best interests to take cases all the way to court, or to settle. Some outstanding results – including in the Supreme Court. Great client care and highly efficient.’

‘The firm’s long term profile as a leader in advising in fields where clients are exposed, especially to regulatory and criminal/extradition and immigration conflict with the authorities makes crisis and reputational management an integral part of their work. The work has a new name and higher profile that in the past, but Bindmans was already steeped in it before it was regarded as novel. As a result, partner Kate Goold has huge experience to draw on, which must explain how she stays calm whatever the crisis’

‘Kate Goold has exceptional client skills, putting worried clients at ease so well that you can imagine them calling her for pleasure rather than just legal advice. Always focused on what the client needs and not distracted by what they think they want; an excellent team builder.’

‘The team is the leader in the market for reputation management legal expertise and guidance for clients in our opinion. The team always seeks to bring to the disposal of the client ‘best in class’ third party partners to provide a holistic approach to their client deliverables and needs. They are by far the most transparent and flexible strategic firm that we deal with.’

‘Julian Pike, Thomas Rudkin and Olly Lock – we talk to on a weekly basis. They always remain in contact and make us feel very much a collaborative partner in providing the necessary client solutions. These individuals are very good at also engaging in new markets sectors, where their expertise is well suited.’

‘Farrer & Co are experts in their field in terms of reputational management.’

‘We have done significant amounts of work with Farrer & Co over the years and view them as a go to firm for reputation management. Significant expertise built up over many years, and a strong team at both partner and associate level. They continue to innovate and broaden their offer, sometimes bringing on board third party experts to provide additional insight and expertise which is very helpful. Strong client handling and client care – clients get that bespoke feel.’

‘Julian Pike – hugely experienced, with a vast array of expertise to draw upon, Julian still enjoys getting stuck in and fighting for his clients. Charming to work with and delivers first rate advice. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Tom Rudkin – we have been working with Tom for several years and his recent partnership is well deserved. Brings a young and innovative perspective to issues around social media and online, he has also built specialist expertise in education and safeguarding. Very hard working and a pleasure to work with and still top of his game.’

‘Athalie Matthews – very much a rising star, Athalie gives great advice and really cares about the results her clients get. Writes beautifully and can act at speed.’

‘Tom Rudkin is exceptional – he provides an all round service starting with outstanding advice on how to respond to press enquiries, dealing with the lawyers for the newspapers and general advice.’

‘A first rate team of reputation management lawyers who have the rare ability to act for both claimants and defendants. Collaborative and engaging, they always see the wider strategic issues, while pursuing their clients’ corner resolutely. Strong diversity practices and top notch individuals make them a top tier law firm in this sector without doubt.’

‘Emma Woolcott is a delight. Very strategic and clear advice, with a firm eye on the bigger picture. Michael Frost has just been promoted to partner and is an outstanding lawyer. Thinks through the issues 360 degrees and gives very clear advice. Clients always feel comfortable in his hands.’

‘Reputation management is always a potential crisis, often an immediate one. Once committed, one doesn’t have the time to change horses, so you need the best team from the start. The team has to be my first choice because of the depth and breadth of skills in the firm.’

‘Emma Woollcott is an experienced specialist media law partner who knows the media industry inside out but also has a developed practice in relation to more political/activist work. She is great with clients and a pleasure to work with as part of the solicitor/counsel team.’

‘Premier reputation management team – able to deal with a huge range of diverse clients: HNWs; public interest groups, those under investigation etc.’

‘All of them are very media savvy and have superb links with PR firms. Their political antennae are amazing and they can assemble the perfect team for any client facing reputation management issues.’

‘A highly talented and focused team that instils great confidence, with a diverse skillset and knowledge of the field that’s second to none. With vast expertise across the board, they are able to anticipate and scrutinise every eventuality and communicate this effectively, ensuring preparedness at all times.’

‘Michael Frost excels in his forensic attention to detail and his ability to keep across the intricate details of a complex case, using his vast insight to develop and communicate strategy effectively. A pleasure to deal with, engaging and sharp-witted.’

‘A broad range of client focused lawyers with a superb level of experience of handling cases across the media law spectrum. Friendly and personable to deal with and thorough in their approach’

‘Lucas Moore is able to transfer significant experience in the commercial sector into disputes involving reputation issues. He is well-liked by his clients and has the capacity for demanding commercial disputes.’

‘Hanna Basha is an enormously experienced litigator on both the claimant and defendant side and has a great way with clients. She offers tactically sound and commercially astute advice.’

‘Andrew Willan is a superb partner who gets on top of his cases and provides excellent and carefully judged advice across the board.’

‘One of the strongest and most established boutique firms in this sector, always involved in high profile cases.’

‘Nick Grant – A star associate and one of the future leaders in the sector. Maya Mills – A strong and very hardworking associate with great experience.’

‘Dominic Crossley – He has, unsurprisingly, numerous clients who have returned to him if they find themselves needing assistance again. He has great tactical approach, a huge amount of experience and knowledge. He goes the extra mile for his clients. Well known and respected in this field.

‘Andrew Willan – Excellent understanding of the law and how to use it to best protect client’s interests. Very good at drafting compelling correspondence.’

‘The Simkins media team are particularly good at high pressure, high profile battles where expertise must be accompanied with a sharp focus on reputational damage.’

‘Gideon Benaim and Jon Oakley are tenacious, 24/7 advocates with vast experience.’

‘A high-quality niche practice in libel and privacy law, which provides a good complement to the firm’s music and entertainment practice.’

‘Gideon Benaim is a doyen of the media law world: hugely experienced, shrewd and an excellent communicator, always attuned to clients’ needs. Jon Oakley is an extremely talented lawyer and has phenomenal judgment. They are able to call on high-quality associates, in particular Jessica Welch and Thomas Moore.’

‘The team are fantastic, super quick to respond, I recommend to all my clients. They always deliver.’

‘Jon Oakley and Gideon Benaim are the leaders in their field. Outstanding.’

‘Gideon Benaim remains the oracle to for reputation management and protection. I cannot overemphasise how welcome his cool and calm advice is often in fast moving and fraught situations. His counsel is also sought on a pre-emptive basis and for a lawyer of his profile and ability to remain so humble and kind is a refreshing change, I really value Gideon as an advisor beyond the black letter law he is truly one of the great consiglieres and a real mensch to boot.’

‘The Wiggin team is rock solid. In the face of reprehensible tactics, they were calm, steady and wise throughout. Their ability to speak in plain English was refreshing, as was the good humour with which they managed a complex, high stakes case against dangerous opponents. They had the confidence to call out empty threats, and to make strategy based on that confidence. I could not recommend them more whole-heartedly.’

‘Caroline Kean has a remarkable ability to stay cool and think clearly in the face of even the most aggressive or underhand tactics. She speaks in plain English. Again and again, her assessment of risks in our high-stakes case was vindicated. Her intuitive grasp of the law – and of justice – gives her an ability to form strategy that is confident without ever being reckless.

‘Lizzy Wiggin has all the attributes one could wish for in a solicitor. Her grasp of detail is precise but she wears it lightly, always cutting to what is crucial. Even when the stakes are high and her opponents ferocious, she remains cheerful, a true gift.’

‘Incredibly client friendly. One of the very few elite media/reputation management teams with the experience and knowledge to conduct the most complex cases in the field.’

‘Caroline Kean is one of the doyennes of the media law world; a highly experienced practitioner with great knowledge of the law and a feel for tactics and strategy which is always clear and decisive and commercial.’

‘Matt Dando is a star and the next big defendant-focused lawyer in the sector. He has the trust of numerous large media players and the experience and knowledge to conduct cases across the spectrum.’

‘Adelaide Lopez is a fantastic associate who goes the extra mile for her clients and gives excellent tactical advice’

‘A top media defendant team, with real industry and litigation know-how.’

‘The team at Withers is extremely professional and so on top of the law (global, EU and UK). Whether it was the unique circumstances they were helping me navigate, or advise on managing social media, or the EU ‘right to be forgotten’, I felt I was in very good hands – from both an expertise and strategy perspective. In contrast, the UK magic circle law firm on the other side seemed very naive about reputation management – as such I felt I had an advantage since I had hired specialists to help me through my case.’

‘Amber Melville-Brown as the leader of the practice was working directly on my case and she is outstanding. She is a true expert in the field, she was always quick at responding, she is very detailed leaving no room for gaps in understanding the law, she is well versed with US, UK and EU law, and most importantly she has a high level of empathy with her clients. For me the mix of law and objectivity with empathy and understanding was what gave me the confidence day after day for the entire time that Amber was engaged by me.’

‘Jo Sanders is phenomenal and provides a fantastic service on behalf of her team. Approachable and precise in her advice.’

‘International depth and range. Ability to steer clients through complex cases including multi-market litigation with multiple international stakeholders.’

‘Amber Melville Brown is absolutely who you want in your corner to navigate difficult and turgid media coverage in the US. She has great judgement, is outstanding with clients, completely committed to getting a result for them and succeeds in doing so. Jo Sanders is an extremely tough and well regarded lawyer. She is also someone who provides pragmatic and highly commercial advice in order to resolve matters for her clients.’

‘A large team with excellent experience across the board and who all work well together to deliver excellent results for their clients.’

‘Jo Sanders – exceptional lawyer, strategic thinker and a superb understanding and knowledge of the law in this area. Brilliant with her team and leads it well. Would make a superb barrister as she argues her cases for her clients with skill and very persuasively.’

‘Andrew Fremlin-Key – An excellent lawyer. Very efficient and effective. Excellent at drafting legal documents and had a very good manner with clients.’

‘Very client friendly and focused. Able to provide bespoke advice to individuals and companies in the sector and draw on substantial legal experience.’

‘Susan Aslan is a well-respected and experienced litigator who is completely trusted by her clients to steer them through even the trickiest case.’

‘It is a niche practice led by extremely experienced media lawyers. Such practices are increasingly rare. The fees are reasonable and not weighted by hours worked by unnecessary numbers of fee earners. They respond rapidly, thoughtfully and efficiently to urgent and non urgent matters.’

‘Susan Aslan is an outstanding media lawyer with great depth of knowledge, common sense and extremely good instincts.’

‘Sue Charles has always provided us with an excellent service. She has helped with a number of copyright infringement claims and is very approachable and knowledgeable and very efficient at dealing with the key issues of each claim. She is also a real pleasure to work with and manages to explain key legal issues in a way that people who aren’t lawyers can understand.’

‘We often contact Bates Wells with ‘thorny’ issues and invariable with a tight timeframe. The team are always empathetic and understanding, and support us to work through the challenges we may present. They are able to assimilate the information we provide quickly and effectively, presenting us with solutions and options to progress a matter. We feel as though we are in safe hands.’

‘Rupert Earle is particularly supportive and is our key contact. He is responsive, timely, considered and empathetic. His professional approach provides confidence that we will achieve a good outcome whatever the issue may be that we present. He responds quickly and has often provided written responses and guidance within days, and sometimes hours.’

‘Brett Wilson were absolutely incredible not only in handling my case but also being a support network. They showed the upmost professionalism and helped me keep my dignity and identity in a case where that had been taken. Their communication was amazing via email and also via phone to update and explain case updates. If I hadn’t gone in for a consultation with the firm I would not have progressed as none of the other legal businesses I went to make me feel at ease and looked after. Their billing was on time and very informative as to hours spent and the members of the team were all up to date on all developments throughout the case.’

‘Iain Wilson treats you like a person not just a client. He has a great balance between professionalism to do his job but also being considerate to the emotional impact of it all. He was the first person to actually listen and take into account how difficult it was at every step. I really cannot ever thank him enough.’

‘Ideal firm for privacy and reputation management. Experts in their field, calm, friendly and on top of the case! Communication was excellent!’

‘Max Campbell is a stand-out lawyer who provides expert advice not only efficiently, diligently and on-time but also has an extremely good client manner and reassuring way of handling cases. He went the extra mile in answering questions and was efficient like no other lawyer I’ve worked with before in keeping us updated. I couldn’t recommend him more!’

‘Adham Harker and Max Campbell were incredible to work with. Supportive, sympathetic, kind, good listeners, and cared, which was what I needed for an extremely personal case. Their attentiveness to detail was astounding. I never felt pressured in any decision-making, and their subject knowledge and attention to my case made me feel extremely comfortable in trusting any professional opinions they gave me. I truly could have not asked for a better team.’

‘Iain and his team are upfront, transparent, and communicative regarding the steps that need to be taken in the case. Additionally their team is very technologically capable.’

‘Tom Double is very capable and is a very able and conscientious lawyer.’

‘One of the most talented teams in the libel and reputation management. Very good judgment from top to bottom tactics and legal analysis. This is the firm I would pick if I ever had a libel issue. Exceptional in every regard.’

‘One of the very few firms able to offer legal advice across the entire reputation management spectrum, from defamation to data privacy. An established player in the data protection sector, the addition of Alex Keenlyside as a partner gives them real weight in the reputation management field.’

‘Alex Keenlyside has rapidly established himself as a star partner in this sector. He has unparalleled experience of acting for both major tech companies and is also trusted and admired by major clients and actors in the media sector. Hugely liked by clients, he gives impeccably judged and commercially savvy advice across the board’

‘An outstanding team led by Alex Keenlyside. Outstanding technical ability coupled with first rate people skills and exceptional practical outcomes. This is a rare team with quality from top to bottom. The associates and trainees are as outstanding as the partners at the very top. This means cases can be run practically and sensibly leading to excellent results. Definitely one of the go to firms for organisations in the media and tech field facing complex and challenging litigation in the reputation management area.’

‘Alex Keenlyside is a brilliant leader who is always popular with clients. Very clear, very precise, very calm, he has brilliantly astute knowledge and always thinks 360 degrees through a problem. Highly recommended.’

‘Victoria Baron is an outstanding associate. Switched on, very focussed and strong attention to detail. Always a plesaure to work with. Definitely one to watch.’

‘Excellent depth of technical and market knowledge in relation to new media eg online platforms, search engines etc make Bristows an obvious choice for online reputation management issues.’

‘The Bristows reputation management team is small but experienced and has the advantage of being able to offer cross-expertise to other Bristows specialist departments such as data protection, copyright and IT generally. In the internet age that is very valuable.’

‘The two members of Bristows I dealt with, Toby Headdon and Alex Keenlyside, were very experienced, professional and very calm (without being detached). They gave clear analysis of the facts and always offered solutions. They were very quick with any required follow up work.’

‘Duncan Lamont – really responsive and pragmatic.’

‘The Clintons team are easily accessible, professional and extremely knowledgeable. These are factors that are vital when you are seeking updates and reassurance on particularly difficult issues. Clintons brought years of experience to bear on my case, which made me feel that I was always being given the best possible advice. Clintons are by far the best media law firm that I have dealt with in my 26 years in the entertainment industry, providing excellent value for money.’

‘Roddy Chisholm Batten is an extremely personable, bright and experienced lawyer who genuinely cares about his clients. He meticulously guided me through my case with a calm assurance that ended with a successful conclusion. I would highly recommend Roddy to any of my industry colleagues who are looking for the highest quality service, delivered with skill and class.’

‘A strong media team which provides a great product in high-profile matters.’

‘Roddy Chisholm-Batten is a highly respected partner in this field, with a very impressive client list, particularly for musicians and actors.’

‘Very adaptable and approachable with fantastic expertise and strength in depth.’

‘Roddy Chisholm Batten – very client focused, dependable and authoritative air – gets solutions.’

‘Alex Cochrane and the team are exceptional on a one to one basis, making me feel completely secure and confident in their abilities on not only a completely professional level, but also, giving me the security that they really do have my best interests at heart. They are a joy to work with even in sometimes the most uncomfortable of circumstances. I cannot recommend them highly enough. It’s not always easy discussing some of the most personal and unpleasant aspects of one’s life, they make the process comfortable and very easy.’

‘The team were knowledgeable in their field, but made the service I received person-centred and easy to follow.’

‘Alex Cochrane has shown great leadership skills in spearheading privacy claims.’

‘Hamlins have a top-quality team. Among the best of claimant firms, they are lead solicitors in the mobile telephone voicemail interception litigation against News Group Newspapers.’

‘Callum Galbraith is superb, and the partner behind the unparalleled success of the claimants in the mobile telephone voicemail interception litigation, securing millions of pounds of damages for celebrities who had their phones hacked and information otherwise unlawfully gathered. He is particularly good at strategy, and an all-round superstar. Ellen Gallagher is an exceptional senior associate: hard working, clever and with a keen tactical nose.’

‘One of the largest rep management teams in this area and acts predominantly for claimants. Highly efficient and effective in delivering results.’

‘Callum Galbraith – a superb lawyer who knows the law in detail, has a strategic eye and understands the big picture. Very impressive when dealing with massive group litigation and staying calm and in control under extremely stressful situations.

‘Ellen Gallagher – a brilliant lawyer and advocate. She has an eye for detail and can spot points that many others miss. Knowledge of the law is excellent. Highly efficient and great manner with clients.’

‘Howard Kennedy have great strength in depth, they fight hard for the clients and they are able to manage complex and fast moving litigation. At the partner level Howard Kennedy boasts a number of highly capable lawyers who are equally adept dealing with legal issues as their clients broader strategic goals. The partners are supported by hard working and reliable associates. The firm has extensive experience working with and against high profile sportspeople and celebrities. That experience of fighting cases on “both sides” gives it a real knowledge of the pressure points in litigation, something that can prove invaluable in high value and high cost litigation.’

‘Mark Stephens is an extremely experienced lawyer who is not afraid to roll up his sleeves, and who gives bold advice where needed. Mark’s commitment to his clients is unsurpassed.’

‘Elizabeth Morley – Delightful and brilliant. Liz is a pleasure to work with and has added real value on every case on which I have worked with her. She gets clients on side and manages them throughout litigation, and she is excellent at managing a claim.’

‘Mark Stephens – Very talented individual with the ability to speak well, with extensive knowledge about current legal issues and a particular interest in human rights law, media law and freedom of speech, first amendment issues.’

‘Having worked with entertainment lawyers for over thirty years the lawyers I worked with at Howard Kennedy were without doubt the smartest professional and most user friendly and personable I have come across. I couldn’t recommend them more highly’

‘I think the one thing that stands out for me is that when you are working with high-end A-list clients the most important thing is the availability of the lawyers. Their availability to become part of a team. It’s not always as simple as just doing a deal. Howard Kennedy were exemplary with exactly the right blend of knowledge accessibility and knowledge.’

‘The grim reaper should use this firm – they have the ability to make even bad news palatable. They are logical, without emotion and make the most complicated parts of law understandable. A team of highly intelligent individuals with exceptional empathy and understanding of issues large and small, and even if you have the smallest most inconsequential case the team make you feel like it’s the most important case in the world. In the four years I have had dealings with them I’ve never felt I was just another customer – the entire firm makes you feel part of the firm.’

‘In adversity you need more than just a good lawyer who understands the law. Each one of the team I have dealt with has the ability to speak fluent human. They have a sense of humour and instinctively know when to apply it. They also walk through every aspect of complicated bits of law to ensure you understand it, just being able to do that is an incredible skill.’

‘Excellent people and talented female-led team. Highly strategic and discreet. Sound commercial advice.’

‘Sue Thackeray – incredibly impressive lawyer. She sees and addresses the issues with the long-term goal in mind. Her drafting is superb. She has a great manner with clients and is able to ensure that the team all works together in the most efficient and cost effective way to get tasks done on time.’

‘The reputation management team is experienced and has a market-leading advantage of being able to draw off the wide range of other specialists in the firm such as crime, employment, data protection for those cases with more than one legal angle. The team offers a hands-on service which is both commercial and client-friendly.’

‘Helen Morris is a relatively newly made partner and is excellent with clients, has great strategic sense and works very well as a part of a solicitor/counsel team. She has years of experience of libel and privacy claims and brings an unusual perspective of having worked for both defendants and claimants.’

‘Charlotte Harris is charismatic, fiercely proactive on behalf of clients and focuses on winning.’

‘Leo Dawkins – I have known Leo throughout his career and have found him to be an excellent solicitor, thoughtful on the law and excellent with clients and barristers alike.’

‘Mike Brookes and Leo Dawkins are highly experienced media lawyers who have acted for claimants in the past but now act mainly for defendants – poachers turned gamekeepers. also very astute on costs (a key issue in media litigation).’

‘Mike Brookes – seasoned, calm, experienced. Leo Dawkins – new partner with a bright future.’

‘Mike Brookes is an outstanding media litigator: not just a great lawyer but tactically very astute and always focused on getting the best outcome for the client. He is ably supported by Leo Dawkins, Mark Stafford and other members of the team.’

‘A small but high-quality reputation protection team with the ability to handle complex and high profile litigation.’

‘Lucinda Murphy has an excellent knowledge of the law within reputation management issues and combines this with fast, responsive communication and diligent attention to the wider commercial and personal issues. She is always calm, friendly and enthusiastic even under pressure. She is tuned in to our business and a pleasure to work with, along with the rest of the reliable and dedicated Lewis Silkin team.’

‘Lucinda Murphy is incredibly experienced and a leading associate in the reputational management team at Lewis Silkin. She provided calm and commercial advice on complex matters. Lucinda is a ray of sunshine.’

‘I dealt with Mathew Forde and his team. Our case was complex in terms of the convoluted structure of our association and affiliated branches internationally, however Mathew sifted through this and got to grips with it very early. I had 100% confidence in him at all times. He is very self-assured and that comes with the experience of having many successes over the years. During the covid restrictions, the team set up zoom meetings so we could continue communicating and their correspondence was always timely and accurate.’

‘Mathew Forde is extremely competent in the area of IP. He remains very calm in all situations but targets specifically the key points of a case and deals with them swiftly and effectively. I really appreciated the sensitivity and empathy with which we were treated.’

‘A great team who have a specialism in online reputation management.’

‘Ashley Hurst – one of the best legal minds in this area. He understands the legal issues, has attention to detail and strategic vision. A superb lawyer.’

‘Henry Fox works very hard to deliver great results for his clients. Has a great deal of experience in this field and put that to great use. Very good at drafting and preparing last minute applications.’

‘They have a strong reputation and privacy team, led by Ashley Hurst who is well known and respected in that field. The fact that they can also bring in colleagues from other teams with relevant experience in regulatory matters, crime etc, is of value.’

‘Henry Fox is a fantastic asset to the team and a high calibre hire for Osborne Clarke. His experience in all manner of reputation and privacy matters, and the way he calmly and clearly navigates through a crisis, is very reassuring. He’s definitely someone you want on your side.’

‘We work with Henry Fox for quick and practical advice. Good knowledge of the media landscape and focused on getting good results.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams is simply of the best libel lawyers in the field. Experienced, thorough and considerate he is well liked by clients and those that work with him. A superstar at tactics.’

‘Very long-standing expertise in defamation and related fields.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams – always enthusiastic and approachable. Inspires great trust in his clients without inflating their expectations unrealistically.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams and Adele Ashton lead a great team. We have referred work to them in the past to very good effect.’

‘Excellent reputation management team with wide range of other resources from departments within the firm.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams is excellent. A respected figure within the reputation management field. He has done some of the ground breaking cases and is able to see the wider picture when advising clients.’

‘Adele Ashton is also highly regarded. She has great attention to detail and is highly efficient. She is great with clients – ensuring that all avenues are explored and their interests protected.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams has huge experience which he brings to bear to assist clients resolve problems promptly. Clients appreciate his sympathy with their positions and his realistic advice about how to solve their problems. Adele Ashton is smart and good at privacy claims and managing large groups of clients. Eva McHale is impressive.’

‘Alex McCready is an excellent reputation management specialist; calm, realistic and effective.’

‘Brilliant team- excellent cases, very knowledgeable, hard working and hands on.’

‘Alexandra McCready is a complete joy to work with- very clever but also practical and hands on, excellent with clients.’

‘The Vardags reputation management team is a powerful all-rounder team. From fast-paced crisis-driven work, from defamation to slander, the Vardags team is able to pull together the right advisors, put together a holistic strategy, and then drive forward impactful outcomes. They are at their best when handling multi-jurisdictional complex cases: operating across borders, pulling together different advisors, to come up with innovative solutions to never before-seen problems.’

‘Alex McCready is the sort of lawyer you want on your side in the midst of a crisis; cool, calm, collected and fun. She works hard to understand a client’s context, thinks outside the box about how to achieve a particular objective, and then pursues the desired outcome ferociously.’

‘The team was responsive, experienced and professional. They were up-to-date with all of the the new age social/professional platforms and handles, across the larger jurisdictions.’

‘The leader of the team, Alexandra McCready is an experienced professional. She was prompt and responsive and invests the time to understand the multiple perspectives and complexity involved. Is good at conceptualising & discussing Strategy, aligning tactical initiatives and has the team/bandwidth to manage the operational delivery. Others that have been referred to her team, have also had excellent feedback.’

‘In all great businesses you need leaders – Graham Shear is just that.’

‘They are efficient and very capable of holding small, medium and big projects with a wide experience in staff.’

‘Grahams Shear is the main lawyer in the practice – he is able to make quick decisions.’

‘The team is recognised as one of the top firms in this area.’

‘Dan Hoyle – excellent and skillful lawyer. He has very good judgement. He is very good with clients – offering them excellent advice and ensuring that they achieve the best result possible.’

‘A strong firm with great clients and a very experienced, intelligent and knowledgeable team.’

‘Steven Tregear is highly experienced, fearless, efficient and extremely shrewd.’

‘Among the top firms for reputation management in libel and privacy matters, they are used to acting in high profile celebrity matters and phone hacking claims. A very strong team which provides a fast and robust service.’

‘John Reid and Steven Tregear have a strong reputation in the sector in media claims. John Reid is a go-to claimant lawyer, with great experience and tactical insight.’

‘Jay Joshi is an excellent senior associate who is very good with clients.’

‘Massive strength in its industry knowledge and understanding.’

‘A strong team with fee earners at the correct level for all work and a full team if needed . The firm is aware of the need to balance the level of lawyer to the needs of the client and his/her finances.’

‘Peter McCormick himself is head and shoulders above the competitors in this field. Shrewd advice keeps his clients safe. I have been very impressed with Phil Edmondson and his ability to understand clients’ sensitivities.’

‘Mills & Reeve have a solid reputation management team. They keep across the details and have a thorough approach.’

‘Rachael Somerset provides good legal analysis and a detailed approach.’

‘Rachael Somerset is excellent. She is easy to deal with, very client-focused and her advice is sensible and well-judged.’

‘One of the higher-quality firms practising in reputation management outside of London, particularly via its Manchester office.’

‘The team’s practical and sensible approach to complex matters is extremely reassuring and helps to navigate sensitive issues with ease.’

‘Rachael Somerset in particular is excellent; Rachael is very approachable and friendly and clients benefit from her wealth of experience in this area.’

‘Peter Lees is friendly, approachable and sensible in the advice he provides. Mariyam Harunah is extremely hardworking, available at all times, creative and approachable.’

‘The team has a number of highly effective lawyers, who combine to deliver good results for their clients. They were legally sure-footed and had excellent industry knowledge in that sphere.’

‘Carlton Daniel is very cerebral and thorough, but still warm and friendly. He will not miss anything. Peter Lees is hard-working and capable.’

‘Friendly, commercial.’

‘Peter Lees – pragmatic, trusted his advice, sensible.’

‘We have worked with them for a good while now as our preferred supplier for many of our divisions. They have learned the business and brands and how they operate which is a bonus for us, they have build up some solid relationships.’

‘We know if we call for advice it will be straightforward and if we have risks they will let us know, and help to put in place a strategy to minimise said risks and the business reputation. They are easy to approach and we know we will get good advice and we have a team that is allocated to support on our cases as needed.’

‘They are all great to work with, no issues have ever been noted with their advice – they are approachable and don’t judge on the cases we have or the queries and questions we have to ask’