Your reputation isn’t just important - it’s personal. In a world where information spreads fast and public perception can shift overnight, our Reputation Management team is here to protect what matters most: your name, your integrity, and your future.

We provide strategic, compassionate, and results-driven advice to individuals and organisations facing reputational risks. From issues including online defamation, misleading press coverage, social media attacks and data breaches, to advice on how to mitigate the risk of these issues transpiring. Where necessary, we act swiftly through the courts, to seek interdicts, corrections, takedown orders or damages. Our team provides complementary expertise in areas such as Media and Advertising, Intellectual Property, Product Liability, Cyber Security & Data Protection, which means we can provide a comprehensive service covering all angles.

We act for clients across a wide range of sectors, including: financial services, retail, food & drink, media, creative industries, technology, life sciences, energy, manufacturing and the public sector. From business and high-profile public figures to professionals and private individuals, we tailor our approach to each client’s needs, balancing legal precision with a human touch.
 
Whether you're managing a crisis or building long-term reputational resilience, we combine deep litigation experience with a clear understanding of the human and commercial stakes. We're on your side, when it matters most.

Key Contacts

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Colin Hulme

Partner | Board Member

Intellectual Property


Colin is head of IP, he is the only IP litigator in Scotland with a Band 1 ranking in Chambers UK and in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame.

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Pauline McCulloch

Pauline McCulloch

Director

Dispute Resolution


Pauline has particular expertise in group litigation, and regularly advises on high profile international group actions.

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