Kingsley Napley LLP maintains a strong client base consisting of high-net-worth individuals and senior executives, particularly across the media, arts, healthcare, and professional services sectors. Practice head Helen Morris is skilled in  handling sensitive blackmail, sexual misconduct, data protection and harassment issues. Melanie Hart brings expertise in cross-border matters, often assisting with data breach and reputational issues. Lauded by clients as an ‘outstanding partner in this field,’ Sue Thackeray advises senior figures in the financial services sector on privacy and pre-publication matters. Ben Atkin handles data protection and harassment issues, while Ellie Fayle focuses on defamation and publication advice.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Act for both Defendants and Claimants. Very good at police procedure, which is often important in reputation management.’

  • ‘Sue Thackeray is an outstanding partner in this field, possessed of exceptional legal knowledge and tactical acumen. She is a real leader in the field. Jemma Brimblecombe is also a superb lawyer, with great judgment and calmness under pressure.’

  • ‘An expert team with some high profile and inspiring female lawyers.’

  • 'Helen Morris is a great lawyer and particularly skilful in urgent injunctive relief matters.’
  • ‘Helen Morris is an experienced media law partner, who provides sensible and pragmatic advice. She has considerable experience of acting for defendants, which enables her to consider the issue from both sides.'

  • 'Melanie Hart is building a strong reputation in media law, having become more involved in this area in recent years. She is valued for her friendly and approachable manner.’

Practice head

Helen Morris

Other key lawyers

Melanie Hart; Sue Thackeray; Ben Atkin; Ellie Fayle