Reputation and Crisis Management

Discreet and Strategic Legal Support in High-Stakes Reputational Matters

Protecting Reputations in a rapidly changing media landscape

In today’s digital age, where news spreads instantly and reputational damage can be long-lasting, effective legal intervention is crucial. At Harold and McCormack Law, we advise individuals and organisations who face reputational threats, whether due to media coverage, online allegations, criminal or regulatory investigations, or other forms of public scrutiny.

Our reputation and crisis management team acts swiftly, discreetly, and decisively to mitigate risk, contain reputational fallout, and protect long-term interests.

Who we represent

We act for a diverse range of clients, including:
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Our reputation management services

We offer end-to-end legal support during reputational crises, including:

Pre-publication advice

Reviewing and challenging proposed press coverage or online content before release

Emergency injunctions

Fast legal action to prevent the publication of defamatory, private, or confidential information

Privacy and confidentiality

Protection of private life, personal data, and confidential business information

Online content removal

Takedown of harmful or unlawful material from digital platforms and search engines

Legal coordination with PR teams

Aligning legal strategy with reputation recovery and communications plans

Support during investigations

Managing reputational impact of concurrent legal proceedings

Why choose Harold and McCormack Law

Experienced in high-profile cases

We have a proven track record advising clients under intense public scrutiny

Strategic and coordinated

We work alongside PR, crisis communications, and cybersecurity professionals

Discreet and trusted

We understand the sensitivity of these matters and act with the utmost discretion

Fast and Effective

We move quickly to contain reputational damage and secure protective legal remedies
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Contact our crisis response team

Get in touch with Harold and McCormack Law for confidential and strategic reputational support.

What Our Clients Say

Owner - National
Logistics Company
“We had the best team at the end of the day. Ashleigh and her team all did a great job for us, and we are all so very grateful. The outcome was a testimony to that.”
Westgreen
Construction Ltd
“Ashleigh is an exemplary health and safety legal representative, and I can think of no better legal ally to proactively and reactively support you and your business – the star of her profession.”
Hayley Saunders –
Partner Shoosmiths LLP
“Not only is she a true expert in her field ... She achieves the best outcome for her clients, I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her.”
MBC Blog
"Asleigh Harold recognised as 'Best regulatory health and safety lawyer in the UK'"
Farmer, Environment
Agency prosecution
"Ashleigh just a short message to say thanks for the way you presented the case and in fact dealt with the whole case from start to finish. The negotiation skills needed to bring a potentially eye watering fine to £3000 is worthy of mention."
Corporate Client
"You need someone who helps translate the daunting experiences in a manor you comprehend and Ashleigh routinely does this."
Operations Director -
National Steelworks Group
"Could I personally thank you for all of your efforts on our behalf and express our appreciation of your success. There is no doubt that your perception of HSE's approach to this investigation was clearly right..."
Jenna Howard - Director of Little Learners Montessori
"Thanks to Ashleigh our complaint was upheld by Ofsted and we were reinspect a few weeks later and received 'outstanding' in all areas. Ashleigh was absolutely fantastic from start to finish in supporting and guiding us through the process. Thank you so much for all of your help in supporting us and ensuring we received the grade we deserved."
Company Director
"Ashleigh's depth of experience in health and safety law and procecedings is first class - with her case work often referred to as 'the best we have seen' by barristers and QCS alike."
Corporate Client
"When one is confronted with a serious health and safety event you need support, reassurance, knowledge, experience, intuition thoroughness and human understanding - Ashleigh comes with bundles of these attributes."
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