Withers LLP frequently acts for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, senior executives, and leading corporates. Based in New York, Amber Melville-Brown co-leads the team and specialises in advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals on matters concerning harassment and misinformation. Practice co-head Jo Sanders is highly experienced in handling cases involving pre-publication work, harassment campaigns and reputational issues. Andrew Fremlin-Key brings expertise in multijurisdictional litigation, with a focus on representing claimants in personal data, confidentiality, and social media disputes. Chloe Flascher is skilled at handling online reputation matters, while Laura Mattar is experienced with data protection claims. Eleanor Ashby frequently assists on matters relating to racism and social media issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Andrew Fremlin-Key is a high calibre solicitor in the media/IP department. He combines first class legal knowledge with business acumen, and interpersonal skills of the first order.’
‘Jo Sanders is not only an excellent technical lawyer, but also is able to provide clients with a unique perspective, as a result of her background in journalism.'
‘I have worked with Jo Sanders and Chloe Flascher on a matter, and they were excellent. They are responsive, diligent and clearly had the complete trust of their client. They are very knowledgeable about defamation and privacy law.’
‘Chloe Flascher is compassionate and extremely knowledgeable about media law.’
‘They have a global presence, which means that they can manage issues for HNW individuals and companies on a global basis.’
‘The team have a very broad reputation management practice, from straightforward media law and libel issues to broader crisis management briefs. The team cover a whole range of clients from sports stars, HNWIs, senior business execs. They also have a brilliant cross-offer with their new criminal team, which I think sets it apart from all other leading media/reputation teams.'
Key clients
- Novak Djokovic
Work highlights
Engaged in High Court litigation in relation to historic outdated online media coverage.
Acted for Abdumalik Mirakhmedov and Andrey Kim in relation to information and media aspects of an on ongoing crypto litigation court case in the UK.
Assisted a well-known restaurant that found itself at the centre of an unexpected crisis at its premises in relation to external communications and investigations.
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Practice head
Amber Melville-Brown; Jo Sanders
Other key lawyers
Andrew Fremlin-Key; Chloe Flascher; Laura Mattar; Eleanor Ashby