Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth

Simkins is highlighted for its work with high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, including successful businesspeople and major investors, on pre- and post-publication reputation matters. The firm also has a very strong media practice, and its reputation management team often works with media figures on privacy and defamation matters.

"The Simkins team really guide you through the issues and do a lot of hand-holding to make sure you are well looked after."

"The team is quick to grasp details and nuances. They are absolute experts in the field."

"The senior team exhibits good judgement clearly based on deep experience."

Gideon Benaim leads the reputation protection team at Simkins. He acts in matters including defamation, harassment and copyright. "Gideon is the perfect mix of dynamism and pragmatism. He is my first port of call for high net worth clients for representation." "Gideon is the go-to for any reputation management issues." "Gideon is quality. He is responsive, sensible, commercial and a leader in his field - a first-rate adviser."

Jon Oakley of Simkins advises high net worth individuals and companies on reputation management issues. "Jon has got an encyclopaedic knowledge. He's all over the details and spots other things that people would miss. Jon is a strong contender in this area." "Jon is a highly competent reputation management lawyer and has provided some excellent guidance and advice in relation to allegations made on social media and how to deal with those." "Jon is a top-drawer lawyer. He is meticulous, responsive commercial and insightful."