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Penningtons Manches Cooper's defamation practice is well known for its representation of the Police Federation as well as trade unions. It has a significant privacy practice focused on the misuse of private information and data protection breaches. The firm also frequently acts for high-profile and private individuals, concerning both pre- and post-publication matters.
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Penningtons Manches Cooper acted for Janet Percival of Nottinghamshire Police in her libel action against Alex Belfield, the former BBC radio presenter, who was convicted of criminal harassment in September 2022 and subsequently sentenced to five and a half years in prison.
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The team combines deep expertise in privacy law with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach. They are responsive, strategic and confident in navigating complex regulatory environments and litigation.
I found them to be admirable from my first dealings with them to the last.
They are approachable and technically excellent, but their advice is given in an easy to understand manner.
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Jeremy Clarke-Williams is a partner and co-head of the firm's reputation and privacy management team. He is well regarded for his expertise in advising a wide range of clients on complex privacy and defamation matters.
Jeremy is a legend, he gets incredible results for his clients but does so by being one of the most personable lawyers you can ever meet.
Jeremy brings a 'let's resolve this' attitude to cases.
Adele Ashton is a partner and co-head of the firm's reputation and privacy management team. She is recognised for her expertise in advising on a broad array of reputation management issues, especially defamation and privacy issues. She provides pre-publication advice as well as handling actions before the courts.
Adele is very, very strong on managing group litigation; she is excellent at keeping things under control and getting results.
Adele is an amazing and experienced litigator.
Elisabeth Mason is a senior associate in the reputation management and privacy team. She represents claimants and defendants in defamation, harassment, misuse of private information and related data protection actions.
Defamation/Reputation Management
Defamation/Reputation Management
Defamation/Reputation Management
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