Privacy & The Law: On a prime London enclave's war with film tourists
Tensions have been flaring between residents & tourists in Primrose Hill recently, as fans of the movie franchise Paddington flock to the pastel-hued home of the fictional Brown family - leading some owners to complain about a total loss of privacy; with reports of social media causing similar issues in other parts of London, lawyers Rachel Gimson & Charlotte Russell explain the options available to those living in iconic locations.

Rachel Gimson is a Partner and Charlotte Russell is a Solicitor in the Property Litigation team at Lester Aldridge.
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