Reputation protection
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Changes in the law, increasingly invasive reporting and the importance of social media mean attacks on reputation are becoming more complex and more damaging. Our reputation protection lawyers are experts in defamation and privacy law. If you need a fast response to online attacks, you can rely on our 24/7 service.
With an understanding of print and broadcast media, our lawyers are trusted by clients for discreet, commercial and strategic advice. Choose a team praised for working collaboratively with clients’ existing advisers – such as communication professionals and investigators – to manage crises in the short term and to prevent long-term reputational damage.
Our reputation, data and privacy team, has extensive expertise in protecting and defending the reputation of businesses and prominent individuals.
Defamation and the publication of confidential information can have serious effects on both you and your business. We can take action immediately to help you defend you if your reputation, or business is at risk.
How our reputation protection lawyers can help you
Our team has leading expertise in all areas of reputation protection, their experience includes:-
- stopping publication or broadcast of false allegations and private information through court action and securing an injunction
- shaping stories before publication or broadcast to ensure accuracy
- limiting damage to reputation by preventing the further spread of allegations already published
- removing false or private information from the internet, including under the ‘right to be forgotten’ law
- applying to court for disclosure orders to track down anonymous posters on social media
- corresponding with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media websites to procure removal of untrue or misleading posts or comments taking action against internet ‘trolls’ and online harassment
- protecting your business from fake reviews
- advising your business if a data breach has taken place
- removing fake websites and social media accounts impersonating your business
- advising on all aspects of cyber security and GDPR data protection compliance
- at a strategic level to conduct reputation audits and privacy impact assessments to prevent reputational risk
- dealing with all aspects of privacy and confidentiality
- representing clients in investigations and regulatory proceedings before IPSO, Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office
- libel, defamation, slander and breach of privacy
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Our clients
- politicians
- prominent sporting figures
- public and private companies
- high-net-worth individuals
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Our experience
- Preventing the publication of defamatory statements in UK and international press
- Representing a company in proceedings for defamation from a competitor
- Preventing publication of an article in a national newspaper on Article 8 right to privacy grounds
- Securing the removal of abusive and untrue statements on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
- Successfully defending claims by affected individuals following a data breach
- Giving pre-publication advice on a potentially defamatory publication
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FAQs
Can I remove statements about me online which are untrue?
Yes, you can take legal action against the person making the comments and once a Court decision has been made, social media platforms must remove them. Often, it is not necessary to go to Court and the statements can be removed through correspondence and swift action.
I have been contacted by a journalist who is going to publish a story about me / my business, what can I do?
Don’t be drawn into giving a comment and take legal advice straight away. There are a number of options available, depending on the facts. It may be possible to stop the article being published entirely, or as a minimum, ensure that it is factual and you have your chance to respond.
Can the reputation of a business be protected by law?
Yes, companies enjoy the benefit of defamation law in much the same way as individual people. For certain businesses, the business’ reputation can be its most valuable asset and it is vital to protect it.
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