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Mishcon de Reya LLP

Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Mishcon de Reya LLP

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About

Provided by Mishcon de Reya LLP

We have been defending our clients' reputations and their privacy for decades, both publicly and discreetly. We have wide expertise in tackling and preventing unwarranted attacks, including securing injunctions to prevent the misuse of private information and the spread of disinformation, as well as challenging defamatory content and harassing behaviour, and defusing personal and corporate disputes. 

We advise and litigate on all aspects of media and communications law, for both claimants and defendants, including defamation, malicious falsehood, privacy, blackmail, harassment, reporting restrictions, and data protection breaches and compliance.

Some of the specific issues we assist with include:

  • Press/pre-publication enquiries about personal/corporate affairs, including from NGOs/regulators/other public bodies
  • Online/social media attacks
  • Blackmail and/or threats to release private/confidential information or threats to publish damaging allegations
  • Obtaining, defending and discharging emergency injunctions 
  • Challenging the publication of damaging or private material, both in the media and in a more limited, private or commercial context 
  • Inaccurate KYC/compliance database profiles
  • Content clearance and advice to publishers 
  • Reputation audits and strategy 
  • Media law training/awareness for journalists and communications professionals

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Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Mishcon de Reya acts for wealthy individuals facing defamation and reputation management issues.

Strengths

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  • Mishcon de Reya stands out for its discretion, its credibility with key media outlets, and its ability to provide clear and pragmatic recommendations in high-profile situations with significant consequences.

    Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The Mishcon de Reya team has very sophisticated players, and they bring to bear all the resources of a multi-disciplinary team on complex problems.

    Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Emma Woollcott
    Band 2Emma Woollcott

    Emma Woollcott

    Emma Woollcott is head of the reputation protection and crisis management group at Mishcon de Reya. Woollcott provides high net worth individuals with advice relating to matters including defamation, privacy and data protection.

    • Emma gives smart, practical advice. She's responsive and client-focused.

      Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Emma Woollcott manages cases with impeccable skill. She distinguishes herself through her high standards and immediate grasp of the issues, fully meeting, and exceeding, all expectations. Her efficiency and sense of priorities bring real added value, even in the most complex situations.

      Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Alexandra Whiston-Dew
    Band 3Alexandra Whiston-Dew

    Alexandra Whiston-Dew

    Alexandra Whiston-Dew regularly advises high net worth individuals on UK and international reputation management matters.

    • Alexandra Whiston-Dew really gets to the heart of issues. She sees the crux of the matter, and is able to zero in and lead the team to the best outcomes.

      Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Alexandra sees the whole picture. She advises fearlessly and is extremely bright and hard-working.

      Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 4Michael Frost
    Band 4Michael Frost

    Michael Frost

    Michael Frost is a partner at Mishcon de Reya. He regularly acts for high-profile and high net worth individuals on issues relating to reputation and privacy.

    • Michael Frost's ability to gain trust of the clients and offer practical, empathetic advice is impressive.

      Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I've never seen someone as hard-working as Michael Frost. He's very trusted by his clients and intellectually robust.

      Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Up and ComingHarry Eccles-Williams
    Up and ComingHarry Eccles-Williams

    Harry Eccles-Williams

    Harry Eccles-Williams has experience acting on reputation management matters including defamation and data protection work, with particular expertise in online content regulation.

    • Harry Eccles-Williams is very smart, and his drafting is excellent. He is trusted by clients and is very funny, likeable and empathetic. Harry has a razor-sharp mind.

      Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

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