Defamation/Reputation Management
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Taylor Wessing has a respected media law department with a strong practice providing reputation management advice, particularly in relation to digital content delivery, social media and user-generated content. The firm represents high net worth individuals, well-known brands and corporations on the claimant side, and high-profile international publishers and broadcasters on the defendant side.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taylor Wessing is outstanding in their knowledge of the issues and is great at communication."
"They are outstanding collaborators with a keen sense of the rhythm of a fast-paced reputation management matter."
"Taylor Wessing is particularly strong on issues that are nuanced and complex."
"The team has a very strong reputation and track record."
"Taylor Wessing is outstanding in their knowledge of the issues and is great at communication."
"They are outstanding collaborators with a keen sense of the rhythm of a fast-paced reputation management matter."
"Taylor Wessing is particularly strong on issues that are nuanced and complex."
"The team has a very strong reputation and track record."
Notable Practitioners
Niri Shanmuganathan is highlighted for his considerable skill acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants across a spectrum of defamation and privacy matters. He advises clients on pre-publication as well as post-publication issues.
"He is an undisputed leader in reputation management and a pioneer in the field."
"Niri is incredibly hands-on. He is really balanced and measured, which enables him to negotiate and calm situations really well."
"Niri is a market leader on reputation management and IP matters."
Michael Yates is well regarded for his strength in advising on a range of critical reputation management matters. His practice covers defamation, reporting restrictions and breach of confidence claims.
"Michael was a pleasure to work with and provided an exceptional level of service."
"He is an emerging leader in reputation management."
"He is a rising star in the world of reputation management."
"Michael is an incredibly hard worker and has a real ability to analyse and develop detail to be able to devise a plan. He is all over procedures and agile in his thinking."