The IP and media team at Taylor Wessing LLP acts for a range of prominent clients across the technology, media, life sciences and private wealth sectors. The cross-departmental group handles reputation management issues surrounding defamation, online harassment, unlawful data processing and privacy. Practice head Niri Shanmuganathan is experienced acting for both claimants and defendants, with much of his work concerning the prevention of intrusive or false stories being published in the media. Michael Yates is an information litigator who is typically instructed by individuals and companies on defamation, privacy, data protection and breach of confidence matters.
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‘A Rolls Royce firm with many significant and leading groups in a variety of different practice areas, none more so than the media team. They provide significant reputation management advice to companies and UHNWIs.’
‘Niri Shanmuganathan - longstanding and significant leader in this field. Having acted for both claimants and defendants over the years (more than 25!), he is well placed and often the first on anyone's go-to list when requiring help in a reputation management crisis. A class act.'
- 'Michael Yates - recently appointed partner who specialises in all aspects of reputation management, information, cyber and media law. Very smart cookie. Nice guy, extremely user friendly.’
‘The team is excellent across the board, and highly responsive to client requests, including on emergency bases.’
‘Tim Pinto is exceptionally responsive to client requests, and is expert in the areas of defamation and libel. He is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Taylor Wessing run a slick outfit, there is no weak link. They are quick, efficient and hugely knowledgeable. High end clients trust them for a reason.’
‘Michael Yates gets to the nub of the issue quickly and gives clear and strategic advice. Clients adore him and feel immediately reassured by him in times of crisis. He is a delight to work with and an extremely safe pair of hands. He is unfazed by his opponents and the UHNW world in which he is operating. Michael is technically excellent and acts with integrity.'
‘Niri Shanmuganathan's practical experience is unparalleled. He is always able to coolly assess a situation without flusters and tap into his experience to navigate most efficiently, often without fanfare or undue confrontation.'
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Niri Shanmuganathan