Rapid Response
Media relations - infiltration by an investigative journalist
When an investigative journalist has infliltrated a company, businesses face serious issues. They risk losing control of sensitive information and moreover, may face profound harm to their brand, consumer and investor confidence and workplace morale.
Media revelations or even the threat of them demand immediate response based on the following guidelines to reduce the risk of an escalating crisis:
- Obtain legal and media advice both prior to and following publication to limit the damage to reputation.
- Obtain urgent advice from external lawyers on the ability to restrain publication of damaging material or other legal options following publication.
- Involve a dedicated team of media communications specialists who are highly experienced in dealing with the media, to address the public relations aspects of any threatened or actual publication. This should include managing contact with the media, advising on a strategy for reacting to negative media attention and mitigating the damage to the business.
Our lawyers and media relations experts can help you prepare and stress-test procedures to deal with these incidents. They will also be on hand 24/7 through the Rapid Response System to help you wherever and whenever we're needed.
This website provides a general overview and discussion. It should not be used as a substitute for taking legal advice in any specific situation. Please contact a member of our team for specific enquiries.