Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s reputation management team excels in both claimant and defendant work, and is adept at handling data protection, libel, breach of confidence, privacy and pre and post-publication matters for prominent HNWIs and corporates in the UK and internationally. Duncan Lamont, who brings extensive experience acting for newspapers, broadcasters, companies, and individuals in their reputation management matters, oversees the department.
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‘Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and very supportive.'
- 'Always someone available to help and always prompt to respond.’
- 'Duncan Lamont has represented us on a longstanding matter and has provided sound counsel when necessary while supporting our views and decisions as appropriate.’
Key clients
- Michael Turner
- Fern Britton
- Nikki Sanderson
- ITV News
- Channel 4 News
- Ingrid Dupre
- Nikki Sanderson
- Wagamama
- Samaritans (Charity pro bono)
- Michael Turner
- Jennifer Hill
- Rupert Hill
- Vicky Binns
- Jack Shepherd
- Fieldsports Channel Ltd
- Ros Phillips
- Katie Taylor
- David Smyth
- Odey Asset Management Ltd (company not Mr Odey)
Work highlights
- Successfully settled a defamation claim made by Chris Packham CBE against client Fieldsports.
- Successfully settled a substantial claim against News Group Newspapers on behalf of client Fern Britton.
- Successfully settled claims against News Group Newspapers involving various TV executives.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Duncan Lamont