Defamation/Reputation Management

Hamlins' powerful litigation practice is at the forefront of much of the activity concerning phone hacking prosecutions. It offers claimants and defendants expertise in a wide variety of privacy, defamation and harassment matters. The firm provides additional experience in offering publishers pre-publication advice, and it is also noted for its work with corporations and executives in connection with a broad range of reputation management issues.

"The team is extremely professional and skilful in their work. Their service level is absolutely faultless in every respect."

"The team is very professional and really easy to work with. They are also swift and efficient, with a very strong culture of clear communication."

"They kept me updated at all stages of this complicated process and did it with style, calmness and professionalism."

"The team is communicative, professional and compassionate."

"My dealings with Hamlins have been excellent. They are highly communicative and always informative on every level of the matter in question."

Hamlins represented Sadie Frost in her privacy action against Associated Newspapers.

Christopher Hutchings is head of Hamlins' entertainment and media department. He is noted for his extensive experience in reputation management matters including defamation and privacy disputes as well as unlawful information gathering cases. "Christopher is so impressive and extremely sensitive, using his wealth of experience to guide me through the process in an honest and professional manner." "I was very satisfied with all my dealings with Christopher. He is very kind and understanding, making the whole process as stress-free as it could be." "Christopher is incredibly knowledgeable and always did the upmost to assure me at every stage." "Chris has a huge wealth of experience and he exercises great judgement, together with having a really good manner with clients."

Callum Galbraith advises clients including politicians, actors and musicians on an array of matters, including reputation management, defamation, privacy and harassment. "The level of compassion Callum has is second to none. I feel very confident in his expertise and will go straight back to him if needed in the future." "He is fantastically calm under pressure, very good at managing litigation and very impressive in that regard." "I can't fault Callum. He is abundantly clear at all times and I have never been left in the dark about anything." "I can't recommend Callum highly enough; he's simply excellent!" "Callum provides clear and considered advice. There is no sitting on the fence as to which route to take with him."