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Provided by Simons Muirhead Burton
Simons Muirhead Burton has one of the largest media disputes and reputation management teams in London and is one of the few firms equally adept at handling matters for defendants as well as claimants.
The firm supports newspapers, broadcasters, publishers, journalists and NGOs, as well as individuals. The team is retained by many major newspapers including The Sun, The Mirror, The Times, and Sunday Times for defamation, privacy, data claims and contempt issues.
The team has been at the forefront of leading media cases over the last 10 years. It is well known for representing clients who face difficult claims brought by the state, including police forces, or who face criminal sanctions arising from media law related issues. It also advises in relation to political cases, or those involving high profile individuals from the worlds of sport or film.
Team members are experienced at dealing with online and social media content of all descriptions, including identifying anonymous posters and securing the removal of unlawful material, often involving multiple jurisdictions.
The team, led by Jeffrey Smele, advise on newsgathering and other pre-publication/broadcast issues, often against pressure of deadline, and prepare for injunctions with minimal notice. Having highly experienced team members at all levels, the firm conducts litigation efficiently and cost effectively at every stage, including representing clients before the appellate courts in the UK and internationally.
