Privacy and Media Law Solicitors

We guard our clients’ rights and reputations through our extensive experience in the laws of defamation, privacy, data protection, cyber, breach of confidence and harassment.

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Advice before publication After Publication & Media Litigation Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Harassment Law and the State Revenge Porn (Online Image Abuse) Misinformation and Online Abuse

“They are absolutely fantastic on all levels. They have such a personalised approach to service and care. They are very responsive and committed to clients” Chambers UK

Our lawyers have been involved in ground-breaking cases and have established some of the most significant developments in this area. We know how the media works and the importance of moving quickly to protect our clients.

We advise both corporate entities and individuals and our work encompasses a wide range of circumstances. We stop and shape stories before publication and broadcast to remove false allegations and private and confidential information through negotiation, court action and securing injunctions when necessary. We represent clients in high court litigation and we have worked in a number of leading cases in defamation, privacy, breach of confidence, phone-hacking and cyber-crime.

We also limit unfair damage to reputation by preventing the further spread of allegations and information, removing false or private information from the internet and tracking down anonymous posters and ‘trolls’ on social media. We also protect those who are being harassed or stalked and who are the victims of data breaches and cyber-crime. We also act for those being threatened with claims by deploying appropriate defences and protecting legitimate free speech.

We act discretely and sensitively to understand the issues clients face and solve them as quickly as possible. We work as a team. We have the benefit of being able to draw on the expertise of colleagues in other specialist teams within the firm, including criminal, employment, financial services, sports and education lawyers.

We are ranked in Band 1 for Defamation/Reputation Management by Chambers High Net Worth, quotes include: “Payne Hicks Beach are professional, discreet and incredibly efficient and personable, which is important”, “I trust Payne Hicks Beach implicitly to handle matters professionally and give honest advice and recommendations” and “Payne Hicks Beach are excellent in handling complex and sophisticated matters.”

We are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week on the following mobile numbers: Dominic Crossley (07769908959), Hanna Basha (07789963968) and Andrew Willan (07507651779).

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Privacy and Media Law Solicitors

Services

Key Contacts

Hanna Basha Partner

Dominic Crossley Partner

Lucas Moore Partner, Management Board

Andrew Willan Partner

insights

Privacy in the Modern World: Transparency in the West vs Privacy in the East

Victory for Nick Hargrave in Davidoff & Ors v Hargrave.

Decision of His Majesty’s Coroner in the inquest of Steve Dymond

Public statements can have privacy implications for politicians – Hanna Basha for The Times

Politicised cases: Russian citizenship, article 8 and sanctions

PAUL KERNAGHAN’S INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE ICGS PUBLISHED 13 MAY 2024

The rise of deepfakes how UHNWs are protecting their families

Ofcom warns social media platforms of potential under-18 ban for non-compliance

Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance

Creating sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ to become a criminal offence

The Companies House changes introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.

Duchess wins High Court privacy case – Radio 4 Today interviews Dominic Crossley

Legal issues that arise from ‘deepfakes’ being used in online scams

Are your reputation and privacy at risk if you donate to a political party?

Online Safety Act receives Royal Assent

Hancock’s WhatsApp messages: Public Interest or Private Betrayal – Dominic Crossley for PR Week

The covid-19 inquiry and Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages

The BBC ‘wrong guy’ – Hanna Basha for Media Watch

5 years on from the “Pestminster” Scandal: What next for investigations into MP’s conduct?

Deepfake porn – the fightback – Mark Jones featured in The Times

UK Online Safety Act – The New “Communication Offences”

Increased compelled powers for the UK Serious Fraud Office – Mark Jones and Henry Watkinson for Fraud Intelligence.

Deepfakes: is the law capable of protecting individuals in light of new technology?

Hanna Basha
Partner

Dominic Crossley
Partner

Lucas Moore
Partner, Management Board

Andrew Willan
Partner