‘One of the top firms offering claimant support in the reputation space’, Harbottle & Lewis LLP is a leading firm in reputation management, covering defamation, privacy, breach of confidence, data protection, and information law. The firm operates on a global scale, advising talent and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across various industries, with a strong emphasis on preventative work. Co-head Gerrard Tyrell is highly experienced in representing UHNWIs, senior statespeople, global investment funds, and leading brands, while fellow co-leader John Kelly is known for his work with high-profile clients, particularly in relation to current affairs programmes. Amy Bradbury specialises in data protection, focusing on subject access rights. Louise Prince bolsters the team with significant experience providing advice on a range of reputational issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Big team, at the top of their game, hugely experienced and expert.’
‘Gerard Tyrrell is a very able operator, as is John Kelly.’
‘All so professional and quick to revert back to you.’
‘Gerrard Tyrrell is easily the best media lawyer in the UK. His understanding of media law is second to none.’
‘John Kelly and his team have a fantastic reputation, get great work and deliver excellent results.’
‘John Kelly has worked in this sector for many years and has developed great instincts.’
‘One of the top firms offering claimant support in the reputation space. A great team.’
'Gerrard Tyrell is exceptional. Extremely knowledgeable and loved by his clients.’
Key clients
- All of the most senior members of The Royal Family, including HM The King and Queen and TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales
- Sir Richard Branson
- David and Victoria Beckham
- Kate Moss
- Charlotte Tilbury
- Gordon Ramsay
- David Ross
- Matthew Vaughn & Claudia Schiffer
- Iceland
- Pets at Home Limited
- Soho House
Work highlights
- Pursuing claims against News Group Newspapers Ltd and Mirror Group Newspapers arising from the industrial-scale phone hacking that is now well known, advising a number of high-profile victims of phone hacking.
- Representing IS Prime Limited, a brokerage business, in pursuing a claim in malicious falsehood over false statements made by a competitor and its head of compliance to various people working within the brokerage industry via LinkedIn and Skype.
- Providing privacy protection and media law support to the firm’s high-profile family clients who were involved in some of the biggest divorces to go through the UK family courts this year.
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Gerrard Tyrrell, John Kelly