Defamation/Reputation Management
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Bindmans’ media department provides expert advice and representation in libel, privacy, data protection and copyright disputes. We represent individuals from the arts, television and politics (including numerous former cabinet members) and individuals with no previous public profile who find themselves caught up in a media storm. Tamsin Allen had a critical role in the phone-hacking litigation, representing large numbers of claimants and co-ordinating the group of lawyers bringing the legal claim and representing 70 Core Participant Victims in Module 2 of the Leveson Inquiry.
We litigate cases in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and we receive superb feedback from our clients and counsel. We act on CFA’s with ATE insurance so that everyone has access to justice in a legal dispute against powerful newspapers or broadcasters.
We also represent publishers, in particular small publishers and campaign organisations which now find themselves exposed to new legal risks as a result of their websites and social media presence. We advise Amnesty International, Greenpeace, and a range of smaller charities and campaign organisations.
Uniquely, Bindmans is also able to offer expertise in crime, family, employment, immigration, police actions and public law. The breadth of our expertise means that we can instantly marshal a bespoke interdisciplinary legal team to manage a crisis quickly and cost-effectively.
Chambers Review
Bindmans' well-regarded claimant practice manages reputational issues for journalists, politicians, NGOs and vulnerable people, among others. The firm is also celebrated for its defence work, acting for individuals and publishers. It draws on its expertise in media, crime, employment, immigration, family and police actions to advise clients on all aspects of a reputational crisis. The team is adept at advising on privacy, information and data protection matters.
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"They are exceptional, balanced, helpful and very insightful. Their team is very willing to support us with a wide variety of issues and they give us very in-depth information on defamation law."
"Bindmans have been invaluable advisers. They have come up to speed quickly with our topic area."
"It's clear that the team is highly experienced in this field and they provided a clear evaluation of the case."
"They understood the issues we are working on very quickly and they provided clear and easy to understand advice. They have been very responsive and met our tight deadlines."
"The team has a wealth of experience, is able to cover a wide range of issues from reputational management to commercial litigation and has demonstrated an impressive grasp of the law."
"They are exceptional, balanced, helpful and very insightful. Their team is very willing to support us with a wide variety of issues and they give us very in-depth information on defamation law."
"Bindmans have been invaluable advisers. They have come up to speed quickly with our topic area."
"It's clear that the team is highly experienced in this field and they provided a clear evaluation of the case."
"They understood the issues we are working on very quickly and they provided clear and easy to understand advice. They have been very responsive and met our tight deadlines."
"The team has a wealth of experience, is able to cover a wide range of issues from reputational management to commercial litigation and has demonstrated an impressive grasp of the law."
Notable Practitioners
Tamsin Allen is a highly experienced practitioner frequently acting on behalf of a wide range of high-profile individuals and corporations on defamation and privacy matters.
"Tamsin is blindingly clever and gets straight to the point."
"Tamsin has always been on point with all her tasks and communications. Her general level of service is exemplary."
"Tamsin is always excellent, clear, helpful and accurate."
"She is not only excellent but compassionate."
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