Michelmores LLP advises corporates and high-net-worth individuals on reputational, press management, privacy and harassment matters. The team is regularly instructed by private clients and organisations within the charity, finance and engineering sectors. Based in Exeter and London, practice head Jayne Clemens advises on pre-publication, data protection, malicious falsehood and privacy issues. Other key practitioners include Abigail Brown, who assists on high-profile litigation before the High Court, and Sophie Hay, who supports on defamation and malicious falsehood claims, including the removal of defamatory content from social media and websites.  
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very knowledgeable team that has continued to impress me with its skill and knowledge, efficiency, precision and competence.'

  • ‘Jayne Clemens is simply fantastic. She is quick thinking, pragmatic, and on the ball. Scott Love is a very good associate.’

  • ‘I was instructed by Jane Clemens in a very challenging libel claim. She was outstanding: a great leader of the case; brilliant at her client handling; calm and positive; good at problem-solving.’

  • ‘Excellent form for Media and Communications matters’

  • ‘Jayne Clemens leads a team of strength and depth for Media and Communication matters.’

  • ‘Andrew Oldland is a great all-rounder who understands the exact needs of his clients and provides a comprehensive package of legal advice.’

Key clients

  • PETA Foundation UK Ltd
  • Fintellect Ltd
  • Succession Group
  • The Forestry Commission
  • South West Grid for Learning Trust

Work highlights

Advising Mr Chishti on high court defamation claims with cross-border issues.
Advising the Succession Group on a range of press articles and reputation management matters.
Advising Peta on a range of reputation management and privacy matters.

Practice head

Jayne Clemens

Other key lawyers

Abigail Brown; Sophie Hay