Helena Shipman focuses her practice on representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their families in cross-border disputes involving allegations of fraud and misconduct. In particular, she has extensive experience working with international private clients and their advisors to develop cross-border litigation and reputation management strategies aimed at mitigating business and reputational risks involving their global business interests.
Ms. Shipman also advises on defamation, misuse of private information, harassment and data protection claims, including pre-publication and post-publication issues. She has also advised on cases with copyright elements and acted on international sanctions cases including applications to the General Court of the European Union. Ms. Shipman has acted for both claimants and defendants before the English High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice.
Ms. Shipman is recognized in the leading industry publications, having been ranked as an “Associate to Watch” in Chambers and Partners since 2021 and as a “Rising Star” in The Legal 500 since 2021. Most recently, she was highlighted for her “strength in defamation and privacy cases”, her “outstanding knowledge with excellent communication skills”, and as being “simply the best in her field.”
Before joining Kobre & Kim, Ms. Shipman practiced at Carter Ruck, where she focused on reputation, media and privacy disputes.
Admissions
- Solicitor, England & Wales
Education
- BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course
- BPP Law School, Graduate Diploma in Law
- University College London, BA Hons
Accolades
- Chambers and Partners, UK-wide Defamation/Reputation Management, “Associates to Watch” (2021-2024)
- The Legal 500, London Reputation Management, “Rising Stars” (2021-2024)
- Helena Shipman Recognized in The Legal 500’s London Rankings
- Helena Shipman on the Risks Misinformation Poses to UHNW Individuals in Tatler Article
- How Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals Can Mitigate Reputational Risks Arising From a Misinformation Campaign
- Global Investors Can Protect Their Interests Amid Succession Disputes at Korean Chaebols
Professional & Community Involvement
- Women Who Inspire Network, Co-founder
- Law Society Women Solicitors Network, Committee Member
- Law Society Working Group on SLAPPs, Member
- The Society of Media Lawyers, Member
Credentials
Admissions
- Solicitor, England & Wales
Education
- BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course
- BPP Law School, Graduate Diploma in Law
- University College London, BA Hons
Accolades
- Chambers and Partners, UK-wide Defamation/Reputation Management, “Associates to Watch” (2021-2024)
- The Legal 500, London Reputation Management, “Rising Stars” (2021-2024)
News
- Helena Shipman Recognized in The Legal 500’s London Rankings
- Helena Shipman on the Risks Misinformation Poses to UHNW Individuals in Tatler Article
- How Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals Can Mitigate Reputational Risks Arising From a Misinformation Campaign
- Global Investors Can Protect Their Interests Amid Succession Disputes at Korean Chaebols
Professional & Community Involvement
- Women Who Inspire Network, Co-founder
- Law Society Women Solicitors Network, Committee Member
- Law Society Working Group on SLAPPs, Member
- The Society of Media Lawyers, Member