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.
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.”
Our Services
- ADVICE BEFORE PUBLICATION
- AFTER PUBLICATION & MEDIA LITIGATION
- CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY
- HARASSMENT
- LAW AND THE STATE
- REVENGE PORN (ONLINE IMAGE ABUSE)
- MISINFORMATION AND ONLINE ABUSE
- CRISIS RESPONSE
We are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week on the following mobile numbers:
Dominic Crossley – 07769 908 959
Hanna Basha – 07789 963 968
Andrew Willan – 07507 651 779
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Privacy and Media Law is a complex and rapidly evolving field that demands specialist expertise, strategic insight and a genuine understanding of your unique circumstances. At Payne Hicks Beach, our experienced solicitors will ensure your case benefits from fair and effective management.
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Why Choose Payne Hicks Beach for Privacy and Media Disputes?
Recognised by all leading directories in the UK including Chambers UK, Legal 500 UK and Spears 500 for specialist expertise, strategic advice, and handling of high-complexity cases. Our partnership of experienced dispute specialists ensures you benefit from the best collective knowledge in the field.
We provide comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of Privacy and Media Services, advising businesses, individuals and organisations on complex, high-value and often cross-border disputes.
Whether resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation and arbitration or representing clients in court proceedings, we deliver strategic, commercially focused advice tailored to each client’s objectives. We are regularly instructed in high-profile domestic and international matters, combining technical excellence with the practical insight needed to achieve the best possible outcome.
Privacy and Media disputes frequently involve issues extending beyond litigation alone, including regulatory investigations, reputation management, privacy and media, trusts and estates, property, employment, family, tax and corporate matters. As a full-service firm, we bring together specialists from across our practice to provide seamless, coordinated advice, ensuring every legal and commercial aspect of your case is managed through a unified strategy.
We understand that many disputes involve highly sensitive personal, commercial and reputational issues where discretion is paramount. Alongside our extensive litigation expertise, we are highly experienced in all forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution, including mediation, arbitration and negotiated settlements, enabling clients to resolve matters efficiently and, where appropriate, confidentially.
Where court proceedings are necessary, we act with sensitivity, discretion and determination, remaining committed to protecting your privacy, reputation and wider interests throughout every stage of the process.
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