Reputation Management

Individual, Corporate and Brand Reputation and Crisis management

We have established a national and international reputation for successfully attacking falsehoods be they written, published, broadcast, posted online or spoken.

We have a first class track record in removal of unfair, private, confidential, and/or false content online having successfully assisted clients in removal of content from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and many other platforms.

We have secured substantial damages in defamation/libel/slander and malicious falsehood cases.

We act quickly to help you do what is necessary to redress damage suffered by individuals and brands through wrongful publication or broadcasts.

Our work regularly involved urgent PR crisis management.  We work with some of the UKs leading talent agencies, sports agencies and PR companies to protect our client’s reputations and privacy.

Our Key Reputation Management Services

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  • Breaches of Confidentiality
  • Content Clearance
  • Corporate Reputations
  • Defamation
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Music
  • Social Media
  • Phone Hacking
  • Publishing
  • Broadcasting
  • Privacy issues
  • Misuse of Private information
  • Data Protection issues
  • Harassment problems

Ask Our Expert

What is the difference between defamation, libel and slander?

Defamation is the general term relating to the use of language that injures the good name or reputation of a person, brand or business. Slander covers spoken words and/or gestures. Libel covers ‘permanent’ publications such as written allegations, allegations broadcast on TV or Radio, or allegations posted online/social media content.

How long do I have to make a claim for defamation?

You have one year from the date of the publication to bring a claim for damages. In exceptional circumstances, a court may allow a claim to be brought outside of that one year period.

What are the remedies for victims of defamation?

As with most litigation, the vast majority of defamation cases are settled out of court. Victims of defamation usually seek an apology, an injunction and compensation. The level of damages will depend on your case – the severity of the allegation, any loss that you can prove has resulted from the defamation. Victims may also be granted an injunction to prevent further publication of the defamatory material or as part of a settlement seek agreement not to publish further.  A declaration of falsity of allegations can also be applied for.

Can I stop something defamatory being published?

The first step would be to speak to us to approach the publisher directly. We regularly engage with media publishers and broadcasters on behalf of clients, depending on the specific details of each case, either to put forward true facts with a view to changing what is run, or to dissuade them from publishing the material altogether. We know the key editorial and legal contacts within media outlets and are known for taking a robust approach to asserting and protecting our clients’ rights.

As a last resort, it may be possible to seek an injunction to prevent publication, if there are other legal remedies available. We have successfully taken this route countless times for clients and can advise if it is an option available to you.