Spear’s Review

As a consultant in the reputation management and privacy team at Penningtons Manches Cooper, Jeremy Clarke-Williams has become a respected solicitor for claimants and defendants – everyone from politicians and business leaders to sports stars and comedians. He sees his role as meeting clients’ objectives while administering the ‘tough love’ that is often necessary. 

‘After more than 30 years, one has seen how most situations play out,’ he says.

He warns would-be clients against litigating through the media (‘it rarely improves your position’), and stresses that what can be achieved legally might not always make sense commercially. The latter is particularly relevant in online cases, he says, which can emanate from anywhere in the world.