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Simkins LLP

Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide


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

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What the Team is Known For
Simkins is highlighted for its work with high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, including successful businesspeople and major investors, on pre- and post-publication reputation matters. The firm also has a very strong media practice, and its reputation management team often works with media figures on privacy and defamation matters.
Strengths

Simkins are a go-to adviser on pre-action correspondence and advice for clients on media situations. They are thoughtful and will give an honest view about whether a case has merit.

Simkins is the ideal partner in high-stakes situations. They are collegiate and proactive, working seamlessly with other advisers to deliver the best possible results for clients.

They have a dedicated team that provides a high-quality service to clients.

Notable practitioners
Gideon Benaim

Gideon Benaim leads the reputation protection team at Simkins. He acts on matters including defamation, harassment and copyright.

Gideon Benaim is a first-class lawyer unrivalled in many areas.

Gideon Benaim really understands his brief and gets to grips with what's going to work best for clients very quickly. He's a real authority in his field.


Jon Oakley

Jon Oakley advises high net worth individuals and companies on reputation management issues.

Jon is very technical and dependable.

Jon Oakley is an excellent lawyer and is always calm in a crisis.

Jon Oakley is smart, focused and great to work with.

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