Spear’s Review

Known for a forensic focus and dynamic nature, Maltin PR founder and managing partner Tim Maltin guides HNWs on pressing reputational issues.

Previously chairman of Hardy Amies and Lehmann Communications, Maltin launched his own firm in 2008. He uses his broad experience across crisis management and litigation PR – he has written numerous essays and industry guides on the matter – to support HNWs and organisations dealing with complex legal and financial disputes.

When not helping to keep reputations afloat and sinking PR risks, Maltin is an RMS Titanic aficionado and presented a National Geographic documentary on the famed ocean liner.

Adviser Profile

Tim is managing partner of Maltin PR, an award-winning and internationally recognised reputation management and crisis communications firm with offices in London, Washington DC, Chicago and California. Ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Legal Directory for Litigation PR and Communications, Tim and his firm provide the full range of reputation management services for high-net-worth individuals and corporates. 

Tim was named Outstanding Individual of the Year at the Citywealth Brand Management and Reputation Awards, and is listed as one of the world’s leading crisis communications experts in the Lawdragon Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy and Consulting. A legal source calls Tim ‘exceptionally good in complex, high-profile cases’. Clients praise his dynamism, with one saying he ‘has an energy in him that makes him a force of action’. Another comments: ‘He will run through brick walls for his clients. He knows absolutely everyone and always understands what’s going on and what can be achieved.’

Tim is a recognised expert in reputation management and litigation PR. The Chambers and Partners guide describes him as ‘extremely proactive’ and ‘an excellent ideas man’. The guide also recognises his understanding of legal and litigation matters, and his ability to ‘quickly grasp the agendas involved in a case’. The guide also describes Tim as ‘a very passionate advocate for his clients. He really fights their corner and is very much a part of the team.’ 

Tim works closely with prominent high-net-worth individuals and corporates to steer their reputations through the toughest situations, with a particular focus on litigation, disputes and campaigns. He also helps clients to repair their reputations following information warfare battles, and designs and implements international reputation management campaigns.