Track record
Billionaire founder defamatory online publication
Assisted the billionaire founder of an internationally renowned investment firm in the removal of a defamatory online publication, and secured a full public apology and an undertaking from the editor not to publish any further allegations.
Charity individuals conduct
Acting for a leading charity in an investigation into the conduct of individuals at the charity.
CIS international businesswoman
Advised a CIS international businesswoman in respect of an internet publication based abroad which falsely alleged her involvement in fraudulent activity which resulted in having her name removed from the article.
Feyziyev v NCA (2021)
Advising the Feyziyev family in relation to account forfeiture proceedings.
Footballer privacy and reputation advice
Acting for an international footballer in respect of privacy and reputation advice following unlawful threats to publish his information.
High net worth individual
Acted for a well-known auhtor in relation to his publication of a book, negating any libel issues against his former employer.
Hindujas
Withers acted for the well-known businessman Gopichand Parmanand ('GP') Hinduja and his siblings in Court of Protection proceedings concerning the health, welfare, property and affairs of his brother, Srichand Parmanand Hinduja. It is believed to have been amongst the longest-running and most complex Court of Protection disputes, spanning over twenty hearings on a wide range of issues.
Leading sports agent
Acting for a leading sports agent in respect of a possible criminal investigation and advising in respect of confidentiality, privacy, data protection and tax consequences.