Defamation/Reputation Management
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Band 4
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Penningtons Manches Cooper's defamation practice is well known for its representation of the Police Federation as well as trade unions. It has a significant privacy practice focused on the misuse of private information and data protection breaches. The firm also frequently acts for high-profile and private individuals, concerning both pre- and post-publication matters.
Work Highlights
- Penningtons Manches Cooper continued to advise Christ Church, Oxford on reputational management issues following the high-profile dismissal of their dean.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have been very impressed with the skill and legal opinion that they have provided to me in this matter. They have a good and experienced team who are ready to assist with these matters."
"The team provides considered and well-evidenced advice, with case law examples and recent rulings to help the client understand."
"Penningtons were able to provide clarity surrounding the wrongdoings and gave advice in terms of solutions going forward. The wider team is very courteous, friendly and professional."
"Their responses are fast and reliable and very clearly explained."
"Whatever query we had was always answered swiftly."
"I have been very impressed with the skill and legal opinion that they have provided to me in this matter. They have a good and experienced team who are ready to assist with these matters."
"The team provides considered and well-evidenced advice, with case law examples and recent rulings to help the client understand."
"Penningtons were able to provide clarity surrounding the wrongdoings and gave advice in terms of solutions going forward. The wider team is very courteous, friendly and professional."
"Their responses are fast and reliable and very clearly explained."
"Whatever query we had was always answered swiftly."
Notable Practitioners
Jeremy Clarke-Williams is well regarded for his expertise in advising a wide range of clients on complex privacy and defamation matters.
"Jeremy is fantastic. He is very good with clients and is a problem solver."
Adele Ashton is recognised for her expertise in advising on a broad array of reputation management issues, especially defamation and privacy issues. She provides pre-publication advice as well as handling actions before the courts.
"Adele is particularly good in privacy-related matters. She is also really good at managing group litigation. She understands the dynamics involved and how to achieve a satisfactory resolution."
"Adele is brilliant at bringing in and considering options. She is very strong in her ability to think past the normal usual courses of advice. She is really impressive."
Elisabeth Mason represents claimants and defendants in defamation, harassment, misuse of private information and related data protection actions.
"Elisabeth is very good with clients. She is very sympathetic towards any client, very thorough and has a very high quality of written work."
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