With the internet and the proliferation of online publication, defamation and malicious falsehood is a serious and growing concern for companies and for individuals associated with companies.
We act for companies who are defamed or individuals who have suffered from defamation as a result of their involvement in a company, for example, a director, managing director or CEO and we have had a number of recent successes for corporate clients who have been defamed via online publications.
Where a proposed publication is known about we can provide advice and take action before the publication or broadcast has been made which can prevent damage being suffered.
In circumstances where the publication or broadcast has already occurred we have extensive experience in dealing with publishers of defamatory content including successfully obtaining the removal of defamatory content from websites, the publication of retractions or apologies or, if need be, the bringing of proceedings for defamation.
We are able to offer advice and guidance on all aspects of defamation and media law including:
- breach of confidence
- data protection
- libel and slander
- malicious falsehood
- pre-publication/broadcast advice
- trade libel
