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Protecting the reputation and privacy of high-profile clients continues to be an area of work where we are most sought out and best known.

The Firm’s Media & Information Group provides high level strategic advice on a global basis to HNW clients, celebrities, family offices and corporations, including their boards, to protect their reputations. Around 90% of the work that we are involved with is preventative. We aim to work with clients on a strategic basis taking a long term view of what their aims are and then devising strategies with them as to how to achieve those aims.

The practice was developed over 30 years ago to advise clients in the area of Reputation Protection as we recognised that personal brand protection involves much more than Reputation Protection. It requires the ability to advise upon the creation, exploitation and protection of information. As the law and technology have come together to embrace the protection of Data and Information this has enabled the Firm to serve clients needs in this area with a particular expertise in Data Protection.

We do not actively publicise our work, as confidentiality and discretion are our core values.

Chambers Review

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Defamation/Reputation Management - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Harbottle & Lewis has a superb defamation and privacy practice that is highly respected for its representation of claimants in libel actions against newspaper groups and media organisations. It has an enviable list of clients, including a number of A-listers and members of the royal family. The team is frequently successful in handling complaints before regulatory bodies and regularly involved in cases concerning breach of confidence, data protection and information law.

Work Highlights

  • Harbottle & Lewis acted for a number of high-profile claimants in claims against News Group Newspapers Ltd and Mirror Group Newspapers Ltd arising from phone hacking.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerrard Tyrrell
Gerrard Tyrrell
Star Individuals

Gerrard Tyrrell heads the media and information practice. He is widely recognised for his extensive experience in the fields of privacy and reputation management. He has an enviable client list of high-profile individuals.

Gerrard is trusted by clients, all of whom value his sharp intellect and ability to think clearly and calmly under pressure while consistently delivering outstanding results for them.

Gerrard is the best I've ever worked with.

Gerrard is one of the most experienced and capable practitioners out there in the media space. He can navigate challenging issues so easily.

Gerrard is the best in the business by streets and miles. A joy to work with, nobody comes closes to him.

Gerrard has clients across all spectrums. Clients love him and he's a good solid operator and trusted advisor.

John Kelly
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John Kelly
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Band 1

John Kelly is highly experienced in handling complex privacy and defamation matters. He frequently acts on behalf of high net worth individuals, including prominent figures in the entertainment industry.

John is perfect in a crisis, when clients require immediate response, he will spring into action.

John fights his client's corner and is very positive.

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Michael Yates
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Band 6

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 is a clever guy who is going places.

Amy Bradbury
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Amy Bradbury
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Up and Coming

Amy Bradbury is an up-and-coming partner in the team. She has particular expertise in data protection matters, including subject access requests. She represents a number of high net worth individuals and international clients.

Amy is highly skilled with an exceptionally detailed approach to her work. She is sensitive to client needs and can effectively deploy technical services to meet those needs.

Amy is an iron fist in a silk glove. She is completely lethal. I find her hugely impressive.

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Defamation/Reputation Management

Gerrard Tyrrell
Gerrard Tyrrell
Star Individuals
John Kelly
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John Kelly
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Band 1
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Michael Yates
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Band 6
Amy Bradbury
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Amy Bradbury
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Up and Coming

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