Author: Taylor Hampton Solicitors

Taylor Hampton at GOFFS Sale Kensington Gardens

Taylor Hampton was delighted to be invited to GOFFS boutique thoroughbred auction garden party at Kensington Gardens this week in West London. Many thanks to Andrea Hopkins, Global Customer Relations Director of Jet Aviation for the most amazing hospitality alongside IYC yacht charter.  As glasses of rose wine clinked in the sunshine, elite horse racing… Continue reading Taylor Hampton at GOFFS Sale Kensington Gardens

Synthetic Lies, Real Damage: Deepfakes, Defamation and Data Protection

What are deepfakes?The age of Artificial Intelligence is upon us and is here to stay. Generative AI tools are becoming increasingly accessible, providing convenience, efficiency and newfound functionality to all internet users. Documents, presentation slides and even creative artwork can now be produced in a matter of seconds. The ability to create something new is… Continue reading Synthetic Lies, Real Damage: Deepfakes, Defamation and Data Protection

Limitation in the context of misuse of private information

What this means is that Claimants who experience a breach of privacy have a serious responsibility to be attentive to a potential claim – it is not just about not ‘dithering’ – a Claimant need to attentive to the possibility of a claim, and make the effort to research the wrongs done against them. This is where obtaining expert advice is so crucial. If you suspect you are a victim of a breach of privacy, seek expert advice as soon as possible. Taylor Hampton is a specialist media law firm, and if you require advice, please get in touch.

Essential Guide to the 2025 Temporary Creative Worker Visa

The Creative Worker visa allows artists, performers, and technical crews to work in the UK for up to 12 months. Learn about eligibility, application process, visa duration, and key sponsor responsibilities.

Protecting Against Harm: Social Media

At Taylor Hampton Solicitors, we specialise in defamation, privacy, media, and safeguarding privacy online.  Our team is experienced in representing victims of unlawful activity in group litigation. Our firm pioneered claims for phone hacking, including acting for the Dowler family, which led to the closure of the News of the World and the establishment of the Leveson Inquiry. It is our passion to assist claimants in David vs Goliath type battles, holding powerful corporations to account for their wrongdoing.

The Law of Defamation and the Defence of Truth

Taylor Hampton explains the ‘Defence of Truth’ This article discusses Defence of Truth in libel and slander matters.  In actions for defamation (libel and slander) in England and Wales, it is a defence for a Defendant to show that the defamatory imputation conveyed by the publication sued upon by the Claimant is true (or substantially… Continue reading The Law of Defamation and the Defence of Truth

High Court Demands Fair Hearing in Licence Revocations

High Court Enforces Sponsors’ Right to Fair Hearing in Licence Revocations By Leena Chouhan Introduction High Court Calls for Fair Hearing Before Licence Revocation. In R (TJ Trading Express Ltd) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWHC 1274 (Admin), the High Court decided that the Home Office must give a sponsor a… Continue reading High Court Demands Fair Hearing in Licence Revocations

Percy-nal data and Caterpil-leaks: M&S Cyber Attack

On 13 May 2025, the Chief Executive of Marks & Spencer plc (M&S), Stuart Machin, confirmed that customer personal data had been stolen during a ransomware attack on M&S over the Easter weekend in April of this year.

The focus of the criminal investigation is currently on the cyber criminal group ‘Scattered Spider’, who organise a number of cyber attacks targeting companies in the retail and finance industries.

Victims of Sexual Assault – Compensation by Harrods

Victims of Sexual Assault – Compensation

On 31 March 2025, Harrods launched its Redress Scheme, allowing victims of sexual assault by former Harrods Chairman Mohamed Al Fayed to apply for compensation.

What is the Youth Mobility Visa and How Does it Work?

You must be 18–30, or up to 35 for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Korea.
If you apply at 17, you’ll need to wait until your 18th birthday to enter.
You can stay even if you turn 31 (or 36 for Australia, Canada, NZ and S Korea) after your visa is granted.