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Harassment and blackmail lawyers

Being the victim of harassment, bullying, and/or blackmail is extremely distressing. Our lawyers are highly experienced in dealing with such issues sensitively, and will help you secure an end to the harassment, through legal means if necessary.

When contact from others becomes inappropriate, excessive or intimidating, it can leave you feeling distressed, upset, and even fearful.

Individuals are increasingly being threatened, harassed and blackmailed by former associates – in life or in business – as well as by anonymous parties. And more and more, our children are suffering threats to disclose private and confidential information, often of a sexual nature, unless they ‘pay up’ in some way.

We know how to deal with these difficult and distressing issues sensitively, pragmatically and swiftly. We have considerable experience in providing both practical and legal advice to clients who are being harassed, bullied and/or blackmailed.

If you are being harassed or blackmailed whether by the media, by a colleague, by a former spouse or lover, or by someone you don’t know, we can help.

We will investigate anonymous perpetrators, seek and undertake negotiations with them to put an end to harassment. Where needed, we will apply for an injunction to prevent continued problems.

If information has already been disseminated, we will assist in minimizing damage caused and liaise with our criminal specialists to advise on raising a complaint with the authorities.

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Jo Sanders

Jo Sanders

Partner | London

Jo Sanders

Partner | London

Media and reputation

Amber Melville-Brown

Amber Melville-Brown

Partner | New York

Caroline Thompson

Caroline Thompson

Special counsel | London

Caroline Thompson

Special counsel | London

Litigation and arbitration

Andrew Fremlin-Key

Andrew Fremlin-Key

Senior Associate | London

Andrew Fremlin-Key

Senior Associate | London

Litigation and arbitration

Chloe Flascher

Chloe Flascher

Associate | London

Chloe Flascher

Associate | London

Litigation and arbitration

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