Within our substantial litigation practice, Blake Lapthorn
frequently represents international, national and regional clients
in the areas of defamation and privacy. Our specialist lawyers
undertake this work both in the contentious arena, when court
proceedings are instituted, and also in non contentious matters,
where for example, our clients call on us to give pre-publication
advice to safeguard against future proceedings being brought
against them.
Our Defamation and
Privacy team provides here an overview of the areas in which we
area able to offer advice and
assistance:
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 defamation, slander
defamation, internet defamation 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. Our defamation solicitors 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 defamation solicitor's business. Our defamation solicitors
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
Our defamation solicitors 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. Our
defamation solicitors also advise on breach of confidence
claims, confidentiality issues and human rights matters.
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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. Our defamation solicitors also advise businesses
and individuals in respect of trade libel and malicious falsehood
claims.
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information.
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