We are Taylor Hampton, founded on the simple mission to uphold our Clients’ reputation. We value excellence and professionalism and show this through the continued results achieved with every case we are instructed on.
As recognised by Chambers & Partners in their Defamation/Reputation Management (UK Wide) 2026 rankings and by the Legal 500 for Reputation Management as a “Firm to Watch” in 2026.
Our exceptional achievements include acting for Claimants in landmark cases which led to the enactment by Parliament of the “serious harm to reputation” test in the Defamation Act 2013, as well as the pivotal 2019 case of Lachaux v Independent Newspapers in the Supreme Court. This case established the principle that serious harm to reputation should be assessed by reference to the impact that the statement is actually shown to have had. In the realm of privacy law, the firm was involved in the case of Gulati v MGN, which led to hugely increased awards of damages in privacy lawsuits.
Taylor Hampton has also been at the forefront of the phone hacking litigation against News Group Newspapers. This led to the closure of the News of the World newspaper, the initiation of the Leveson Inquiry and the blocking of News Corporation’s takeover bid for BSkyB. Additionally, Taylor Hampton played a key role in initiating class actions against Mirror Group Newspapers.
We are proud to represent a diverse range of clients, from A-list celebrities to small businesses, always prioritising their personal and commercial objectives at every stage of the legal process.
Founded in 2008 by Daniel Taylor, our firm emerged from a background of defending the media in high-profile libel, privacy, and copyright cases involving celebrities, politicians, and members of the Royal Family. One landmark case even saw the Court of Appeal overturn a jury libel verdict - a historic moment in English legal history. Regularly acting for both the media and claimants the firm has a unique insight as to how to handle media claims.
Initially focused on defamation and phone hacking claims, Taylor Hampton has expanded its services to encompass a range of litigation areas, including Commercial Disputes, Property Disputes, Copyright Issues, Landlord and Tenant Disputes and Art Law.
Today, we are recognized as a leading media law and litigation firm in London, with a proven track record.
At Taylor Hampton, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide exceptional legal services and pursue justice for clients worldwide, across diverse industries.
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Taylor Hampton Solicitors: London’s Leading Award-Winning Defamation, Privacy, and Phone Hacking Experts.
Taylor Hampton is London’s leading Award Winning Privacy, Defamation and Phone Hacking Solicitors.
“Please accept my sincerest thanks for the way you have handled the matter. I am so glad I had you as a team to represent me and I have no doubt you are the reason I felt it was worth taking on such big corporations, when actually it frightened the life out of me. You have made the process stress free (almost), and I am fortunate that a random google search led me to you.”
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