We may have been involved in many of the highest profile media litigation in recent years, but we believe that prevention is better than cure. We meet many of our clients after stories have been written about them and they want to take action.
However, Media Management isn't just about litigation. We also advise clients and their PR advisors how the law can be used to manage their relationships with the media in a variety of situations.
Clients ranging from high-profile individuals and celebrities to large organisations and their directors contact us when:
they are involved in corporate transactions where press attention is more intense, and crucial to their success
the press are camped outside their door
they receive persistent calls from journalists
they've a crisis - or a big success and need other ideas as to manage its communication
untrue stories are about to be published about them or their company
confidential information is about to be published.
It's best to call us as soon as a potential problem arises. Whether that's an approach from a newspaper journalist, the suggestion that a disaffected employee might be out to cause trouble or a concern that press scrutiny will become more intense. By getting a head start, you have a better chance of avoiding potential damage.
We have strong relationships with PR firms in many specialist industries and work closely with them. We don't give PR advice: that is not our specialism. We give specific, commercial legal advice aimed at obtaining the best possible result often in the shortest possible time.