Keystone Law handles defamation, privacy and data protection matters for a broad client base, including politicians, media personalities and corporates. Gerard Cukier, described by clients as a ‘master of negotiation’, advises on reputation management and data protection issues. Nicola Thatcher specialises in libel, privacy and pre-publication work. The team was recently strengthened by the arrival of three new partners: Emma Thompson from Hamlins LLP, and James Tumbridge and Robert Peake from Venner Shipley LLP
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Gerard Cukier is a very experienced lawyer in the field of reputation management.'

  • ‘The strength of Keystone is the ability of the individual lawyers to combine to provide the range of skills best suited to each case. ’

Work highlights

Acting for Mr Mark Messenger, who recently was the subject of wide national media interest, having been suspended by the Royal College of Music for alleged (non-sexual) inappropriate behaviour.
Other key lawyers

Gerard Cukier; Nicola Thatcher; Emma Thompson; James Tumbridge; Robert Peake