The British libel law firm Schillings is set to venture into the public relations space to help support clients during ‘high stakes’ opportunities and threats as part of a reputation-management service.

The firm, which became known for taking on the press on behalf of clients facing public scrutiny in their public and business affairs, has not yet named the new outfit. It has previously come to the aid of high-profile clients like Sir Philip Green, cyclist Lance Armstrong, actor Johnny Depp and Meghan Markle.