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Reputation management

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Russells Solicitors

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Specialising in claimant work on behalf of clients in the entertainment, television, and music sectors, Russells Solicitors offers strong expertise in defamation, misuse of private information, and crisis management. Practice head, Steven Tregear, is ‘an excellent litigator’, with extensive experience in High Court libel proceedings. Tregear is also well regarded for his expertise in pre-action and pre-publication advice. Commended by clients as ’a great negotiator,’ Dan Hoyle specialises in pre-publication, defamation and privacy advice. Eliot Leggo frequently assists on a range of matters including reputational, security, copyright and social media issues.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Eliot Leggo who works with various partners including Steven Tregear is excellent. He is one of the best senior associates around; he combines rigour and attention to detail with strategic vision.'

  • 'Steven Tregear is an excellent litigator, who achieves his client's objectives.’

  • ‘A trusted and leading firm in this area.’

  • ‘Stephen Tregear is a highly respected and sought after partner in this field, with excellent contacts in the world of sport.’

  • ‘Dan Hoyle has a great eye for detail and is a great negotiator.’

  • 'Dan Hoyle is great to work with; he is very collaborative and is an expert in understanding the nuance of the media landscape. His client rapport is brilliant, and his ability to predict future challenges and therefore avoid them is excellent.’

Key clients

  • Cheryl
  • The Estate of George Michael
  • The Estate of Amy Winehouse
  • Roger Waters
  • Alan McGee
  • Ian Wright
  • Dr Nighat Arif
  • Natalie Imbruglia
  • Nicola Roberts
  • Kimberley Walsh
  • Tulisa Contostavlos
  • Wynne Evans

Work highlights

Defending Roger Waters in defamation proceedings brought against him by the journalist John Ware.
Advising Alan McGee on court proceedings for harassment, libel and misuse of private information.
Advising Wynne Evans on reputation management issues arising out of allegations made against him in the national press during his time performing on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.

Practice head

Steven Tregear

Other key lawyers

Dan Hoyle; Eliot Leggo