In an uncertain world where hard-earned reputations can be shattered in seconds, Argyll Brown brings a new strategic solution.
Too often, those facing public scrutiny respond with a purely legal focus, underestimating that media-driven perception can quickly overshadow legal tactics. Others bring in PR support reactively, risking missteps which can amplify the fallout and undermine litigation.
We skilfully blend legal and communications strategies into seamless advice that safeguards your reputation and interests from day one.
Central to our ethos is the commitment of our two Founding Partners to personally oversee client relations. We are available 24/7, ensuring continuous support and peace of mind.
Sarah Vaughan-Brown OBE
Founding Partner
Sarah has spent nearly 30 years advising CEOs, editors, and public figures, drawing from her experience with global media organisations and Downing Street. Known for her strategic insight, Sarah has a proven track record of guiding high-profile clients through complex situations with her direct approach and extensive network.
Sarah was Director of Corporate Communications at ITN for over a decade, managing communications for ITV News, Channel 4 News, and 5 News, and leading public affairs strategies, including the successful campaign for cameras in court. Previously, she was Head of Public Relations at Trinity Mirror plc, where she acted as spokesperson and worked alongside Piers Morgan, helping to launch the Pride of Britain Awards.
More recently, Sarah advised Mrs. Carrie Johnson during Boris Johnson’s term as Prime Minister, handling all media, supporting her charitable work and high-profile engagements.
Last year, she was honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her political and public service.
Louise Hammersley
Founding Partner
After being called to the bar in 2002, Louise trained at the leading media set 5RB, going on to become a leading media law specialist focusing on defamation, IP and privacy.
Louise has a truly unique background, having advised on a range of pioneering legal matters as both in-house and as a specialised consultant for a diverse range of cutting-edge media organisations and high- profile individuals.
Advising on matters from corporate and commercial strategy through to public affairs, pre-publication and reputation management, Louise has worked closely with the BBC, Channel 4 News, ITV News, the Telegraph, the Sun, the Independent and many independent production companies, including Warner Bros.
In addition to her stellar connections which include some of the most influential and well-known lawyers in the country, Louise has an unrivalled network of close contacts reaching into every newsroom and television broadcaster across the UK. Louise’s experience and reach is unrivalled in the industry.
In addition to benefitting from our dual expertise, clients can also draw upon valuable insights from our well-established networks.
Argyll Brown is supported by a specialist pool of experts across multiple sectors and geographical territories. This diverse network of advisers provides sector-specific counsel informed by local knowledge.
