Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! privacy claims against Channel 5

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If so, our specialist privacy lawyers may be able to help you make a claim for damages against Channel 5 for misuse of private information.

We may be able to help you on a ‘no-win no-fee’ (CFA) agreement which means you will not incur any legal costs unless you win (and if you win, these costs would be recoverable from your opponent).

Hamlins has an experienced and highly regarded team of privacy lawyers working on a large variety of claims against the media. We are particularly well known for our role as lead solicitors in the phone hacking cases successfully brought against the News of the World and The Sun newspapers.

If you think you have a claim arising as a result of this programme or any other fly on the wall documentary, please contact us.

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If so, our specialist privacy lawyers may be able to help you make a claim for damages against Channel 5 for misuse of private information.

If you think you have a claim arising as a result of this programme or any other fly on the wall documentary, please contact us.

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‘From our initial meeting to our final communications after receiving our long and hard-fought for damages, the entire team at Hamlins has been nothing less than exemplary. Every email has been answered promptly and efficiently, every phone call handled professionally. Meeting Alex and the team on numerous occasions has proved them to be empathetic, understanding, professional and driven to get the right and just result. We were anxious before our first meeting but Alex, Lauren, Meera and Anna were all extremely friendly, professional and understanding of the horrible experiences we had received from C5. Those feelings were swept aside in minutes. The level of respect and understanding we were treated with was first-rate. Having had bad service from solicitors in the past, we can honestly say that Hamlins are in a class of their own. We would recommend them without hesitation.’

Stuart and Clare Marler (private individuals)

‘Hamlins LLP and in particular Alex Cochrane, Lauren Twidale and Meera Khunti in their Media Team, made the process of my claim very simple. I felt supported and that they acted in my best interests at all times. A truly professional and personable team who I would highly recommend.’

Laurun Potts (private individual)

‘They are friendly and made what could usually have been an unpleasant situation much more bearable. They put my mind at rest, and explained everything every step of the way. They were always there for me, and made me feel safe and supported the whole way through. I didn’t feel pressured to make any choices that I wasn’t comfortable with. All in all, they were exactly the right mixture of friendly and professional, and did an amazing job for me.’

Legal 500 2021

‘My experience was first rate. Every member of the team was extremely efficient, thorough and professional. They undertook everything in a timely way and were clear in their communications. They were incredibly thorough and worked extremely hard.’

Chambers and Partners 2021

‘The Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! television programme targets those who are down on their luck and in difficult financial situations. We feel that the programme is best likened to a form of bullying as they pick on those in society who they think are unable to fight back because they do not have the means, whether that be financially or intellectually. Thankfully, we were able to fight back with the fantastic help of our solicitor, Alex Cochrane, and the team at Hamlins, and we cannot thank them enough for helping us through this difficult situation and bringing it to a satisfactory conclusion. I would urge anyone who has found themselves a victim of this programme to take action.’

Keith Wain and Julie Kelly

‘Each individual that I dealt with was friendly and approachable. I never felt talked down to, by anyone. If I didn’t understand something, they would explain it simply without making me feel like a fool.’

Legal 500 2021

‘The service they provide is first class and they are always prompt in sending out correspondence and returning phone calls. My claim against a major newspaper group was successful and I attribute this to the expertise and action of Hamlins.’

Legal 500 2021

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Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! privacy claims against Channel 5

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