Vardags offers representation to various high-profile and high-net-worth clients in defamation, privacy, harassment, blackmail, and reputation protection cases. Highlighted for its ‘great expertise and background in the media coupled with a non-sensationalist approach to resolving disputes’, the team is skilled in crisis management, frequently assisting with data breaches and online attacks. Libel and privacy specialist Alexandra McCready leads the practice, bringing extensive experience in both pre and post-publication matters, and online and offline reputation management issues. Gregory Monk acts for a predominantly international client base in claims concerning misuse of private information, harassment and defamation.
Testimonials
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‘Brilliant team that is really cohesive, very quick at providing further information, a joy to work with.’
‘Alexandra McCready is fantastic. She is completely on top of the relevant legal principles but also very commercial and excellent with clients who clearly trust and like her. ’
‘The Vardags reputation management team are top draw. What makes them stand apart from their major competitors is their highly personal approach. The team take extra care to listen to their clients and other expert consultants to determine the most appropriate strategy for victory. They have great expertise and background in the media coupled with a non-sensationalist approach to resolving disputes. Highly recommended.’
‘The two members of the team I work most closely with are Alexandra McCready and Gregory Monk. I can't recommend them highly enough. The deep expertise of their area, coupled with extensive media and regulatory knowledge, make them trusted advisers to their extensive client base.'
‘Vardags have a strong team in the area of reputation and privacy. They take a comprehensive, professionally holistic approach to matters, which often seeks out seemingly small, even esoteric, points but then, to their client’s advantage, make them centre stage as points of legal strength.’
‘Alexandra McCready is a particular star. Personally charismatic and always professional to a tee.'
‘Very approachable and knowledgeable team who offers sensitive advice to clients in highly stressful situations.’
‘With high-profile clients, the reputation management team is a critical component of the firm, and it is without rival. Excellent and well-measured responses to tricky situations undertaken by true experts.’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexandra McCready