Hamlins LLP is highly regarded for its strength in representing high-profile individuals in defamation and privacy litigation. Described by clients as ‘a great strategist and fantastic with clients’, practice head Ellen Gallagher is a skilled litigator with extensive experience in cases involving privacy, misuse of private information, and defamation. Christopher Hutchings is an experienced litigator with particular expertise in overseeing false and defamatory allegation matters. Other key practitioners include Natalie Powers, who advises on both pre- and post-publication matters, and Daniel Shaw, who is recognised for his work on social media-related disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Hamlins' reputation practice punches above its weight, notably as lead solicitors in the phone-hacking litigation.'
‘Ellen Gallagher is excellent. She navigates complex, emotionally charged cases.'
‘Ellen Gallagher is outstanding. She combines great strategic thinking with a fabulous legal brain.'
‘Ellen Gallagher is superb. She is a great strategist and fantastic with clients. She has great attention to detail, while being able to see the big picture and make sure client's ultimate aims are always properly taken into account.'
Key clients
- Alan Carr
- Alfie Allen
- Christopher Bouzy
- Damian Aspinall
- Gilles Sablin
- Jaime Winstone
- Keith Edelman
- Kris Marshall
- Lord Tom Watson
- Louise Redknapp
- Mathew Horne
- Melanie Brown
Work highlights
Represented Lord Watson of Wyre Forest in his legal action against News Group Newspapers Limited.
Representing Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, along with Sadie Frost, in a major legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited.
Acted for former Spice Girl, Melanie Brown (‘Mel B’’) in her Unlawful Information Gathering claim against NGN.
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Practice head
Ellen Gallagher
Other key lawyers
Christopher Hutchings; Natalie Powers; Daniel Shaw