Emma Thompson

Emma advises on defamation and reputation management, handling high-profile claims, media liaison, take-down requests, and online harassment matters, achieving successful outcomes including apologies, criminal proceedings, and protection of clients’ public and commercial reputations.

• Advised on a high-profile New York defamation claim, representing a US hedge fund manager in a claim for $100 million.
• Successfully obtained take-down and an apology from The Sunday Times for a FTSE 100 company.
• Acted for a large London property developer in a claim for libel and malicious falsehood resulting from the publication of defamatory statements to a London planning inspectorate.
• Acted for a large logistics company in a successful defamation claim against the BBC.
• Via a series of Norwich Pharmacal applications, identified the person behind an online harassment campaign, resulting in a criminal prosecution.

Emma advises on privacy matters, securing injunctions and protecting high-profile clients’ personal and family information, managing reputational risk, and preventing unauthorised publication of sensitive details in high-stakes, widely publicised cases.

• Obtained a positive judgment in a landmark ruling for the Duchess of Sussex against Associated News in relation to a privacy and copyright claim at the pre-trial stage.
• Secured an emergency injunction against a national weekend newspaper, preventing the publication of private information regarding the family of a well-known actor.
• Provided reputational advice to a Middle Eastern family during highly publicised litigation.
• Successfully obtained an injunction against multiple UK news outlets for a global charity in respect of false allegations of fraud.
• Provided advice to a globally renowned singer in the purchase of London property, ensuring all details remained private thereby minimising any security risks.

Emma advises on data protection, handling high-profile and sensitive matters including phone-hacking litigation, social media takedowns, inaccurate data claims, and safeguarding policies for charities, ensuring compliance and protection of personal information.

• Advised on the phone hacking litigation against Mirror Group Newspapers in respect of nine claimants.
• Achieved a successful settlement with two data analytics platforms concerning the processing of inaccurate personal data.
• Successfully obtained the removal of various social media advertisements who were misappropriating the images of high-profile clients.
• Represented a high-profile actress, securing takedown of various unauthorised photographs published in a national newspaper.
• Provided advice to a children’s charity on their potential data protection risks and implementation of safeguarding policies.

Emma advises on complex commercial and civil litigation, including high-value arbitrations, fraud and misrepresentation claims, regulatory disputes, and criminal defence, achieving successful outcomes for multinational corporations and high-profile individual clients.

• Provided advice and support to a prominent US retail corporation in respect of highly contentious arbitration proceedings.
• Defended a successful Merseyside businessman against serious criminal charges, working alongside preeminent Queen’s Counsel.
• Represented a multinational bank in accusations of collusion to manipulate the EURIBOR rate.
• Represented a large multi-national shipping corporation in arbitration proceedings in Singapore resulting in a substantial settlement in favour of our client.
• Acted for an international company in a contractual and fraudulent misrepresentation dispute culminating in an award of US$30m.

Emma advises on banking and finance matters, including high-value disputes, regulatory investigations, fraud and misrepresentation claims, and cross-border arbitration, achieving successful outcomes for multinational banks, hedge funds, and international corporate clients.

• Advised on a high-profile New York defamation claim, representing a US hedge fund manager in a claim for $100 million.
• Represented a multinational bank in accusations of collusion to manipulate the EURIBOR rate.
• Provided advice and support to a prominent US retail corporation in respect of highly contentious arbitration proceedings.
• Acted for an international company in a contractual and fraudulent misrepresentation dispute culminating in an award of US$30m.

Emma advises sportspeople on privacy, reputation, and security matters, including phone-hacking claims, high-profile family and divorce proceedings, and safeguarding considerations during relocations, protecting clients’ personal and professional interests.

• Represented various sportspeople in their claims for phone hacking against Mirror Group Newspapers.
• Provided reputational advice to a prominent ex-footballer during high-profile divorce proceedings.
• Advised on security considerations to a sportsperson and their family in advance of an overseas move.

Emma advises high-net-worth individuals and families on privacy, reputation, and security, providing strategic guidance in high-profile litigation, property transactions, and sensitive personal matters to protect assets and personal interests.

• Provided reputational advice to a Middle Eastern family during highly publicised litigation.
• Obtained a positive judgment in a landmark ruling for the Duchess of Sussex against Associated News in relation to a privacy and copyright claim at the pre-trial stage.
• Defended a successful Merseyside businessman against serious criminal charges, working alongside preeminent Queen’s Counsel.
• Provided advice to a globally renowned singer in the purchase of London property, ensuring all details remained private thereby minimising any security risks.

Emma advises financial services clients on high-value disputes, regulatory investigations, fraud and misrepresentation claims, and cross-border arbitration.

• Advised on a high-profile New York defamation claim, representing a US hedge fund manager in a claim for $100 million.
• Represented a multinational bank in accusations of collusion to manipulate the EURIBOR rate.
• Provided advice and support to a prominent US retail corporation in respect of highly contentious arbitration proceedings.
• Acted for an international company in a contractual and fraudulent misrepresentation dispute culminating in an award of US$30m.

Recognised in The Legal 500 for Reputation Management 2026