‘Highly focused on understanding and serving the needs of the client and providing measured advice in what is often a fast-developing crisis’, Michelmores LLP is known for representing corporates and high-net-worth individuals in defamation, privacy, and reputation management cases across the private wealth, education, and finance sectors. Jayne Clemens, who leads the team from both Exeter and London, is skilled at advising on injunctive relief for misuse of confidential information and breach of restrictive covenants, as well as managing press during High Court litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Fantastically committed, experienced and knowledgable team.’
‘Jayne Clemens is truly fantastic for her commercial astuteness and attention to detail.’
‘Jayne Clemens has the talent and skill to keep the most challenging of clients on board with her advice and strategy. She is a master of diplomacy and empathy. This is a very important quality for success in litigation. She truly understands what her client needs from their lawyer, and she is very experienced and knowledgeable in this field.'
‘Jayne Clemens leads an excellent team in media and communications law matters.’
‘This practice is able to offer a wide variety of services to its clients, which incorporates reputational management, defamation and criminal law. They are the go-to firm for those who need a joined-up approach.’
‘Jayne Clemens gets to the heart of the matter in cases of defamation. Andrew Oldland KC is a master tactician.’
‘Highly focused on understanding and serving the needs of the client and providing measured advice in what is often a fast-developing crisis.’
- 'Marie-Louise King is extremely capable, technically and tactically, and shows great integrity. Calm in a crisis and a highly experienced litigator. Works impressively with UHNWs and HNWs on very sensitive work.’
Key clients
- Mr Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti
- PETA Foundation UK Ltd
- Fintellect Ltd
- Succession Group
- The Forestry Commission
- South West Grid for Learning Trust (SWGfL) (operators of the Revenge Porn Helpline and StopNCII.org)
Work highlights
- Advising the Succession Group on a range of press articles and reputation management matters.
- Advising Mr Chishti, a high-net-worth individual, on high court defamation claims with cross-border issues.
- Advising Peta UK Limited, Peta US and Peta Asia on a range of reputation management and privacy matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jayne Clemens