Andrew Willan
High Net Worth Guide 2024
Up and Coming : Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth
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About
Provided by Andrew Willan
Practice Areas
Andrew specialises in reputation management. His work covers all aspects of media law, including defamation, confidence, privacy, harassment, data protection and intellectual property rights. His background as a commercial litigator means that he also has considerable expertise in high value disputes and cases involving civil fraud and cybersecurity.
The nature of Andrew’s work is often confidential, however recent reported cases include Max Mosley v Google Inc and Hourani v Thomson & others. Andrew also has significant experience in third party disclosure requests, including claims under the Norwich Pharmacal jurisdiction.
The Legal 500 UK has listed Andrew for many years as a “Recommended Lawyer” and has recognised him as a 'rising star' with “great judgement and an unflappable temperament.’ He is ranked in the current The Legal 500 UK 2024 law directory in the field of Reputation Management and is noted as 'pragmatic, personable, delivers great advice' and 'approachable and has an in-depth knowledge of reputation management issues.'
Andrew writes numerous articles and contributions in the national and legal press, and gives conferences on a wide range of legal issues relating to media and privacy law.
Career
Qualified 2013, joined Payne Hicks Beach 2011, promoted to senior associate 2018, partner 2020.
Professional Memberships
Andrew is a member of the London Solicitors Litigation Association.
Education
Andrew read French and Italian at Durham University.
Chambers Review
High Net Worth
Andrew Willan has a background in commercial litigation with expertise which includes defamation, privacy harassment and data protection work.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Andrew Willan is fantastic to work with - I would describe him as very polished."
"Andrew's very bright and easy to work with, especially working with a challenging private client. He writes very well and is delightful company. I have complete confidence in his advice."
"Andrew Willan is fantastic to work with - I would describe him as very polished."
"Andrew's very bright and easy to work with, especially working with a challenging private client. He writes very well and is delightful company. I have complete confidence in his advice."
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