We have one of the few accredited specialist teams of defamation solicitors outside London.
Our defamation solicitors can help with all aspects of:
- libel
- slander
- protection of privacy
- dealings with all aspects of the media including the press, television and radio
- dealings with regulatory authorities such as The Press Complaints Commission, OFCOM and the BBC's internal regulatory department
- advertising issues, especially compliance with the Advertising Standards Authority's CAP Code and pre-clearance
Our team of defamation solicitors have acted for a wide range of individuals, both eminent and otherwise, together with companies and organisations which have come to the unwanted attention of the media. In all cases we act in a prompt, pro-active, robust, but cost effective and goal orientated manner to achieve the best and most affordable result for our clients.
Our Guidance Note on Defamation which summarises the key issues in this area is available to download here.
Our experience
Our recent experience includes:
- acting for a former household name international cricketer in successfully obtaining substantial damages for libel against a foreign newspaper
- acting for an individual in relation to documents seized by the Information Commissioner's office which contained information relating to our client. This is now a leading case concerning privacy and data protection issues
- advised and took steps to protect the reputation of a substantial company featured on BBC2's Newsnight programme with Jeremy Paxman
- acting to protect the reputations of key witnesses in the Princess Diana inquest and the inquest into the death of the late Chief Constable of Greater Manchester
To speak with a solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team please click here or call us on 0800 840 4929.
