Defamation/Reputation Management
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Simkins has a flourishing reputation management practice with a range of media and entertainment stars, celebrities, other individuals and businesses among its clientele. It advises on sensitive libel matters, crisis management and responses to defamatory postings on social media and online platforms. The firm utilises additional knowledge of privacy, confidence, anti-harassment, data protection and copyright law to safeguard its clients' reputations. The team is particularly active in the pre-publication and pre-broadcast spaces.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simkins have been absolutely first-class to work with, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of the right result for the client. Everyone was professional, efficient and engaged."
"Gideon and Simkins have built a very good practice with high-profile individuals. They are taken very seriously by defendants and are very effective at handling the media."
"Gideon and the team at Simkins are able to grasp technical, regulatory, and complex matters at speed and get to the heart of the issue. They give valuable advice in critical moments."
"All the key staff I've worked with at Simkins can manage difficult, qualitative matters."
"Simkins have been absolutely first-class to work with, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of the right result for the client. Everyone was professional, efficient and engaged."
"Gideon and Simkins have built a very good practice with high-profile individuals. They are taken very seriously by defendants and are very effective at handling the media."
"Gideon and the team at Simkins are able to grasp technical, regulatory, and complex matters at speed and get to the heart of the issue. They give valuable advice in critical moments."
"All the key staff I've worked with at Simkins can manage difficult, qualitative matters."
Notable Practitioners
Gideon Benaim is head of the reputation department at Simkins. He is highlighted for his significant expertise in representing high net worth individuals in significant defamation actions.
"Gideon is very thorough and a good legal draftsman."
"Gideon is an exceptional adviser and I rate him very highly."
"He is a doyen of the media law trade and always brings an original and interesting perspective."
"I am always impressed by Gideon."
Jon Oakley acts for leading corporates and entertainment stars on all manner of defamation and reputation management instructions.
"Jon has always been absolutely professional yet personable."
"He is cerebral and pleasant. He is very authoritative and very good to work with."
"Jon is extremely impressive."
Tom Iverson is recognised for his stellar work, particularly advising companies on various reputation management issues.
"Tom has proven himself. He is professional, smart and affable on all occasions I have worked with him. He is first class."
"Tom fights for his clients at every turn."
"Tom is adept at guiding clients through critical moments for their reputation."
Jessica Welch works with corporates and high-profile individuals on defamation, misuse of confidential information and data protection matters. She has a background and additional expertise in sports PR.
"Jessica really stands out. I have always been impressed by her."
"Jessica is very good."
Ranked Lawyers at
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