Experience

Please find below examples of our experience in this practice area:

  • Confidential - we represented a high net worth individual from outside the UK who was defamed over the internet by being falsely accused of funding Al Qaeda. We brought the case to a successful conclusion, including a full public retraction and apology. The case is currently the leading authority on the question of substantial publication in internet libel

  • Confidential - we have advised the government of a foreign country on state immunity issues arising in a defamation case, leading to a successful judgment for our client in court

  • British Coal - defending in defamation proceedings brought against it by the National Union of Miners

  • Confidential - we have regularly acted for high profile individuals from the sports and entertainment world in defamation matters

  • Confidential - we have represented a major broadsheet newspaper in defamation matters

  • Confidential - we represent one of the country’s foremost educational establishments in defamation matters

  • Confidential - we have acted for a client in a multi-jurisdictional case involving the legality of undercover video footage which had been broadcast over the internet. This involved the law of confidentiality and the Human Rights Act.  We won the case for our client