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Defamation/Reputation Management | UK

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This section ranks law firms and lawyers who handle defamation proceedings (i.e. libel and slander) on behalf of claimants and defendants, as well as advising media and corporate clients on risk management. Reputation management involves advising individuals and corporations on the legal aspects of protecting and regulating their reputation. Under the rubric of reputation management, we consider: work concerning data privacy, the publication of allegedly inaccurate data, and the so-called ‘right to be forgotten’ in online searches and business intelligence databases. Also, injunctions to remove client data from international websites to prevent harassment, taking down imposter social media sites and data audits to guard against media intrusion.

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Band 1

  1. Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co
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    Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co advises a range of celebrities and individuals in the public eye on reputation management matters of all kinds. The firm also defends newspapers and other publishers in litigation and offers pre-publication services.
  2. Brodies LLP
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    Brodies LLP
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Brodies is a highly reputable firm with a broad defamation practice, acting for a range of broadcasters, publishers and public bodies. The team provides further experience to high-profile individuals including MPs and journalists.
  3. Levy & McRae Solicitors LLP
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2025 | Band 1
  4. Mellicks Solicitors
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Burness Paull
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    Burness Paull
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Burness Paull is a full-service media practice which extends to high-quality representation in all manner of defamation and reputational matters, both pre- and post-publication. The firm represents print and digital media organisations and broadcasters in libel claims, reporting restrictions matters and other disputes. It also maintains notable expertise in issues concerning privacy and copyright.