Defamation/Reputation Management
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
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(020) 7203 5000Chambers Review
Charles Russell Speechlys draws on its strength across disciplines to offer large media corporations, together with individuals, comprehensive and crucial advice in high-pressure scenarios. They have garnered recognition through their involvement in the phone hacking scandal. However their capabilities in defamation and reputation management go beyond this.
Work Highlights
- Charles Russell Speechlys represented Michael Turner and Nikki Sanderson in the high-profile phone hacking trial against MGN.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and efficiency. Their deep understanding of legal intricacies and their proactive approach to problem-solving are very impressive."
"Their work is scrupulous and transparent. They always reply to a query immediately, respond with an analysis within hours, and know the media sector very well."
"I have yet to put a matter to CRS that they haven't handled with great consideration and aplomb."
"Every member of the team has been considerate and sensitively dealt with highly emotive work. They have provided accurate and detailed updates on the case and advised the client well."
"The team has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and efficiency. Their deep understanding of legal intricacies and their proactive approach to problem-solving are very impressive."
"Their work is scrupulous and transparent. They always reply to a query immediately, respond with an analysis within hours, and know the media sector very well."
"I have yet to put a matter to CRS that they haven't handled with great consideration and aplomb."
"Every member of the team has been considerate and sensitively dealt with highly emotive work. They have provided accurate and detailed updates on the case and advised the client well."
Notable Practitioners
Duncan Lamont has significant experience acting for clients in the media industry. He acts for claimants and defendants on a variety of libel, harassment and privacy matters.
"Duncan was wonderful from start to finish. He was friendly, professional and extremely helpful in explaining the implications of the case."
"Duncan has a schoolmasterly style that guided us through the case. He predicted results and he achieved them."
"Duncan is a consummate professional; he has been a fantastic support to us for years."
"Duncan has kept on top of an ongoing issue and is always ready to offer options and forward-thinking advice."