Founded in 2010, Maltin PR advises on high-profile disputes that carry significant reputational risk, acting for a range of corporate clients as well as high-net-worth individuals. Its work spans civil litigation, regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings, often with a cross-border dimension, alongside broader crisis communications mandates. The firm has been involved in a number of nationally prominent and sensitive cases, including large-scale product liability litigation and widely reported criminal proceedings. Founder and managing partner Tim Maltin is an experienced litigation communications adviser widely known for handling complex and sensitive disputes. Senior partners Arthur Maltin and Clive Coleman bring deep media expertise, with Arthur Maltin focusing on digital and online reputation issues and Coleman drawing on decades of experience in legal reporting and litigation. Other key partners include James Lynch, a litigation PR specialist, and Peter Barrett, who advises on reputation management.
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Testimonials
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- Tim Maltin is a legend - committed, driven, passionate, and clever. Clients benefit hugely from him being in their corner. Peter Barrett is a good recent senior addition as he has excellent crisis experience across broad work types, not just litigation.
- With excellent knowledge and reach, Maltin PR is the go-to for reputation enhancement and placement of clients where they want to be seen and heard. They get quick results that always impress.
- Clive Coleman has unparalleled contacts and experience as a legal broadcaster and commentator over several decades. That is why I go to him first.
- The individuals concerned have the pedigree to back up their offering and the seniority and profile to make the right contacts and achieve results. Particular mention goes to Clive Coleman, Gaetan Portal, and James Lynch.
- Maltin has access to the right contacts for any given situation. They are particularly easy to work with and adaptable depending on changing requirements. They are also proactive and innovative in suggesting solutions to problems. The organization isn't the largest, but turns this into a strength by offering a professional personal service with continuity of contacts.
- A reputable and reliable team - particularly Clive Coleman and Tim Maltin have great experience to offer clients.
Key clients
- Tom Hayes
- Lucy Letby
- Hugh James - Military Hearing Loss Claim
- KP Law - Johnson & Johnson Talc Claim
- Mehul Choksi
- Signature Litigation
- Viaro Energy
- Lewis Silkin
- Travers Smith
- White & Black Legal
- White & Case
- King & Spalding
Work highlights
Working with former Libor trader Tom Hayes for over a decade, managing extensive media liaison and wider litigation support to raise the profile of his case, resulting in his conviction being quashed by the Supreme Court in 2025.
Advising American Aviation magnate Farhad Azima on a long-running hacking litigation involving a sovereign wealth fund and international law firm Dechert LLP, securing the setting aside of a judgment against our client and settlement for an undisclosed sum.
Advising the Central Bank of Venezuela on communications strategy regarding a dispute around 31 tonnes of gold held at the Bank of England, in a case that went to the Supreme Court.
Practice head
Tim Maltin; James Lynch; Clive Coleman; Arthur Maltin; Peter Barrett