Defamation/Reputation Management
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Simkins LLP
UK 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in UK 2026
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Top figures
50
Lawyers
26
Partners
1962
Established Year
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Overview
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Simkins LLP is a leading media and commercial law firm. Founded in 1962 as one of the pioneering firms for the entertainment and media industry, the firm now works with clients from a broad range of industries, offering a full range of legal services in corporate and commercial, property, employment, private client, family and disputes. Across the practice, the firm has an outstanding reputation for providing high-quality, responsive advice that is commercial and focussed on its clients’ needs.
Industry sectors (12)
- Advertising
- Brand & Content Protection
- Digital & Technology
- Film & TV
- Hospitality, Retail & Leisure
- Media
- Music
- Publishing
- Sport
- Talent & Influencers
- Theatre
- Video Games
Capabilities (8)
- Commercial
- Corporate
- Disputes
- Employment
- Family
- Media
- Property
- Reputation
Clients (11)
- BMG Rights Management
- Bronte Film & Television
- International Olympic Committee
- Iron Maiden
- JK Rowling
- P!nk
- PPL
- PRS for Music
- The Blair Partnership
- The Estate of David Bowie
- Universal Music Group
Key people
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Euan Lawson
Managing Partner
Ed Baden-Powell
Partner, Commercial
Gideon Benaim
Partner, Reputation
Paddy Gardiner
Partner, Disputes
Deborah Jeff
Partner, Family
David O'Dwyer
Partner, Property
Giao Pacey
Partner, Corporate
Victoria Willson
Partner, Employment
Ranked Offices at Simkins LLP
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Ranked Departments at Simkins LLP (5)
Ranked Individuals at Simkins LLP (15)
London (Firms)
Victoria Willson
Employment: Senior Executive
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Flora Grossman
Family/Children Law
View profile Flora Grossman
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
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UK-wide
Gideon Benaim
Head of Defamation/Reputation Management
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Jon Oakley
Defamation/Reputation Management
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Tom Iverson
Defamation/Reputation Management
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Jessica Welch
Defamation/Reputation Management
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Caroline Copeland
Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing
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Jonathan Blair
Media & Entertainment: Film & Television
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Paddy Gardiner
Media & Entertainment: Music: Contentious
View profile Tom Iverson
Media & Entertainment: Music: Contentious
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Euan Lawson
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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Ed Baden-Powell
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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James Harman
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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Nick Eziefula
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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Top figures
50
Lawyers
26
Partners
1962
Established Year
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