our services

We provide advice and assistance on:     

defamation

Reputation can take years to build and seconds to lose. It is important for both individuals and increasingly important for businesses in an online age. We advise on libel, slander, internet libel and recommend to clients how best to protect their reputation by bringing or defending libel claims in the High Court or by alternative dispute resolution.

pre-publication advice

Getting a publication right at the outset is crucial to prevent legal disputes and more importantly, incurring unnecessary costs. We provide pre-publication advice to publishers and businesses assessing a proposed publication for libel, contempt and confidentiality, and recommend ways to avoid any difficulties.

reputation management

Protecting, restoring and safeguarding our clients' reputations is our business. We advise both individuals and businesses on how to best protect and manage their reputations when faced with a hostile press or false and defamatory publications, whether by litigation or more practical measures.

media issues

We work with clients to address issues raised by the media and through the media. We also advise on the Press Complaints Commission Code of Practice, the Advertising Standards Authority Code of Practice and the OFCOM Broadcasting Code.

privacy and confidence

Privacy and litigation arising from breach of privacy is now a rapidly developing area of law. We advise on privacy issues for both claimants and defendants, including obtaining privacy injunctions and defending freedom of expression. We also advise on breach of confidence claims, confidentiality issues and human rights matters

data protection

malicious falsehood

Malicious falsehood is often referred to as the poor relation to libel. However, it is often key in trade disputes and trade libel claims. We also advise businesses and individuals in respect of trade libel and malicious falsehood claims.

freedom of information ,

publishing

For further information contact Elaine Heywood, partner in Blake Lapthorn's Defamation team on 023 8085 7124 or email elaine.heywood@bllaw.co.uk