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Defamation/Reputation Management

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Defamation/Reputation Management - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Mishcon de Reya has a highly respected reputation management practice, underpinned by established private client and family practices. It acts increasingly for corporate entities on reputation management matters in addition to its traditional high net worth clientele. The firm offers specialist expertise in all aspects of defamation, privacy and harassment, from sensitive crisis situations to high-profile libel proceedings. The team possesses considerable experience in handling cross-jurisdictional disputes. The firm is experienced in dealing with social media risks and cyber brand protection.

Work Highlights

  • Mishcon de Reya acted for Paula Vennells, the former CEO of Post Office Ltd, in relation to the high profile Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, including on handling media coverage of the Inquiry.

Strengths

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They are top notch, a very responsive and hardworking team.

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Mishcon is one of the leading players in the field.

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Mishcon has always been a punchy firm which looks after its clients' interests, and it now combines this with deep expertise in the nascent field of online safety. Mishcon is ahead of the curve.

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A highly sophisticated team.

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With Mishcon, you're in smart and safe hands. The team has fantastic knowledge and experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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Emma Woollcott
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Band 3

Emma Woollcott is head of the firm's reputation protection team. She is highly regarded in the market for her significant expertise in acting for an array of high-profile clients on defamation matters.

Emma is a force to be reckoned with.

Emma is a first-rate adviser. Clients benefit from her wisdom, knowledge and vast experience. Her network of contacts is also incredibly useful.

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Alexandra Whiston-Dew
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Band 6

Alexandra Whiston-Dew is a partner in the reputation protection and crisis management team. She advises on crisis management and multi-jurisdictional disputes, and has significant subject expertise in data protection and regional expertise in Africa and Russia.

Alexandra is the billionaire whisperer. She takes clients through every difficult litigation experience. A priceless private client litigation specialist.

Alexandra has a really global vision.

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Michael Frost
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Michael Frost is a partner in the firm's reputation protection and crisis management team. He is an expert litigator in media-related and commercial matters and works with high-profile clients in the UK and abroad. His practice encompasses commercial disputes and inquiries with reputational elements.

Michael is very bright indeed and has good client-handling skills.

Michael understands how to achieve a strategic victory for his clients and is realistic in approach while keeping clients out of court and using litigation to get results.

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Defamation/Reputation Management
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Emma Woollcott
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Alexandra Whiston-Dew
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Michael Frost
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