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Clintons

Defamation/Reputation Management

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Clintons

Rankings

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Defamation/Reputation Management - UK-wide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Clintons is a respected media boutique firm with a robust phone hacking practice and a venerable record in high-profile privacy cases. The firm particularly excels in harassment and misuse of private information cases. The team represents a fine choice of firm for celebrities, musicians, and other media and entertainment personalities.

Work Highlights

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  • Clintons acted for Guy Ritchie, Sir Norman Lamb and Sir Vince Cable in three separate claims for the misuse of private information against News Group Newspapers Ltd in relation to the unlawful interception of mobile telephone voicemails and the sale of confidential information.

Strengths

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  • Clintons have exceptional experience in high-profile privacy litigation. The team's strategic insight, meticulous preparation, and effective handling of complex, sensitive matters sets them apart.

    Defamation/Reputation Management respondentUK
  • Clintons were great, very experienced and effective. Everyone we worked with was impressive.

    Defamation/Reputation Management respondentUK
  • They guided me through the process and were always responsive if I had queries or concerns.

    Defamation/Reputation Management respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Roddy Chisholm Batten
    Band 3Roddy Chisholm Batten

    Roddy Chisholm Batten

    Roddy Chisholm Batten leads Clintons' privacy and reputation management group. He is recognised for his advice to high-profile individuals on a wide range of sensitive matters, including defamation and harassment claims.

    • Roddy is strategically astute and highly effective at handling sensitive, high-profile litigation.

      Defamation/Reputation Management respondentUK
    • Roddy was great.

      Defamation/Reputation Management respondentUK

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