Schillings is regularly instructed in high-profile defamation cases relating to privacy, reputation and misinformation issues. Practice head Rachel Atkins continues to advise on complex misinformation, fraud, AI and social media matters. Jenny Afia has a deep understanding of the privacy and security implications of the misuse of private information on social media platforms. Gillian Duffy offers her expertise on reputational issues involving social media platforms and national media outlets. Joelle Rich counsels private individuals and global brands on defamatory issues, while Sam Ahuja specialises in cross-jurisdictional work for private investment firms. Other key practitioners include Simon Brown and Steven Hudson. The team has recently strengthened with the addition of Louise Prince from Harbottle & Lewis LLP.
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‘Partners Gillian Duffy and Rachel Atkins are both superb. They are pragmatic and balanced and combine excellent legal expertise with an in depth understanding of the commercial environment we operate in.'
‘Schillings is the centre stone to London's reputation management. The variety of specialists and talent on offer at the firm is unique and makes this firm shine above all its peers in this particular practice.’
Key clients
- The Duke of Sussex
- Dyson
Work highlights
Advising the Duke of Sussex in his judicial review challenge to the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) regarding his personal protective security.
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Practice head
Rachel Atkins
Other key lawyers
Jenny Afia; Gillian Duffy; Joelle Rich; Sam Ahuja; Simon Brown; Steven Hudson; Louise Prince