Advising both claimants and defendants, the team at CMS is primarily instructed by corporates on matters concerning defamation, privacy and data issues. Team head Dan Tench regularly acts on defamation, breach of confidence and privacy matters, often within the media and financial services sectors. Tamsin Blow specialises in reputation and crisis management, as well as advising on data incidents and cross-border data protection matters. Emily Sheard is a key figure for defamation and breach of confidence matters, including publication-related and journalistic issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'They have taken the time to learn and understand the specific requirements and dynamics of our industry.'
- 'Dan Tench is extremely commercially sensitive and practical in his advice. He can cut to the heart of a matter very quickly.
Key clients
- Reach plc
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Dan Tench
Other key lawyers
Tamsin Blow; Emily Sheard