Chambers Review
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Crisis Management - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Mishcon de Reya's well-regarded reputation management practice serves high net worth individuals on defamation matters and businesses-facing stakeholder, media or political scrutiny. The firm also has a highly capable cybersecurity and digital investigations practice, which has helped clients to trace the sources of anonymous harassment or allegations and manage disruptive cyber attacks.
Strengths
Mishcon de Reya is quick to respond, knowledgeable and approachable.
Mishcon de Reya is a strong team all round, with fantastic knowledge and experience.
Mishcon de Reya has a very deep bench of excellent lawyers. I am always very impressed with the quality of their team.
Work Highlights
Mishcon de Reya represented Paula Vennells, former CEO of the Post Office, in relation to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.
Notable practitioners
Emma Woollcott is an experienced media litigator and heads Mishcon de Reya's Reputation Protection & Crisis Management practice. Woollcott is particularly well regarded for her client service.
Clients appreciate Emma's direct advice. She is experienced and can expertly navigate all the implications and likely scenarios for clients. She ensures they have all the advice they need.
Emma gives complete confidence and excellent service.
Emma leads the reputation team at Mishcon de Reya. She's a very good reputation lawyer.