Axel Landin
Bindmans LLPBindmans LLP‘s media and information team is renowned for its expertise in representing both claimants and defendants in complex libel, privacy, data protection, and copyright disputes. The team has a growing reputation for advising whistleblowers, working closely with the firm’s employment and crime departments. Led by Tamsin Allen, a veteran in high-profile media cases, the team includes Kate Goold, a criminal lawyer known for defending journalists and media organisations. Monika Sobiecki brings deep expertise in data protection, while Axel Landin advises on privacy law and has particular experience in matters with a political dimension.
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‘A vibrant and creative team, brilliantly led by Tamsin Allen, taking on cases of real difficulty with energy and a fresh approach much needed in the sphere. ’
‘The depth of knowledge and experience and the approachable manner in which they conduct themselves set the firm apart.’
‘Bindmans is best known for its work in assisting the less advantaged individuals or groups who have been unjustly maligned in the media or online. They represent a wide range of NGOs, activities, trade unionists and campaigners.’
‘Axel Landin works quickly and is understanding of our tight deadlines. He understands the regulations in our industry and the intricacies of defamation law. We go back to him again and again because we trust his counsel and his practical approach to the environment we work in.’
‘Tamsin Allen is a star in the media field and widely known and respected. She is highly efficient and has superb knowledge and experience. You can't find a safer pair of hands to steer you through media cases.'
- 'Monika Sobiecki is highly capable and extremely hard working for her clients. She has a fantastic oversight of the case and delivers results that clients want.'
‘The team were very caring and sensitive to my medical issues and the enormous trauma my case caused me. They went well above what was required of them to make me feel that they were on my side and I could trust them.’
‘Vast experience in the media field, which means high competency in managing cases and efficient delivery.’
Key clients
- Freedom from Torture
- Nina Cresswell
- Pre-publication advice
- Palestine Mission to the United Kingdom
- JEDI Consultancy
- Middle East Eye
- Michael Hollis
- Refugee Action
- Noon Films
Work highlights
- Providing pre-publication advice to Freedom from Torture in relation to campaigns on human rights issues.
- Providing ongoing pre-publication advice to Middle East Eye on a range of high-profile and contentious investigations, particularly those which criticise human rights abuses and state oppression.
- Advised a high-profile politician after he was misquoted by a news anchor on live TV in a manner that caused serious harm to his reputation, resulting in immediate practical consequences for his work.
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Tamsin Allen
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Tamsin Allen