Hanna Basha

Hanna is a recognised leader in defamation, privacy and breach of confidence, having acted in a number of landmark High Court cases.

She has a wealth of experience in media and crisis management with particular expertise in handling intense media scrutiny and containing fast-paced media storms. Hanna develops and executes strategies that protect clients at critical moments to prevent and deal with significant reputational attacks, often in time-sensitive and high-pressure situations. She is able to put a responsive strategy in place quickly and effectively when clients are facing unwanted media attention.

Hanna regularly advises prominent and high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporates, seeking to navigate and contain reputational crises, particularly where matters attract significant press attention. She prevents the publication of private, false and sensitive information and skilfully manages media storms to prevent or limit damaging coverage.

Hanna co-ordinates legal action and strategic communications to control narratives, stabilise situations and minimise long-term reputational impact. Her calm, confident approach is reassuring for clients, who appreciate not just her strategic decision-making but also her empathy.

Hanna also represents clients in wider litigation, regulatory matters, employment disputes and inquests where reputation or privacy are key. She has acted in numerous high-profile matters including inquests, disciplinary hearings, employment claims and sports disputes, representing clients in the High Court, before coroners and before governing and regulatory bodies.

Qualified 1999: Solicitor Schillings; Partner Carter-Ruck; Partner Payne Hicks Beach.