Defamation & Media Law

If false or defamatory statements have harmed your reputation, there may be legal remedies available. We review what was published or said, the evidence and the harm caused and advise you on the appropriate legal action.

We review the publication and the circumstances in which it was made. Where appropriate, we can assist with a legal notice, correction or response and defamation proceedings to protect your reputation and interests.

Yes, depending on the content and circumstances. We help preserve relevant evidence, assess the statements and advise you on available legal remedies, including appropriate notices or legal proceedings.

Depending on the circumstances, a business may have legal remedies where false statements cause harm to its reputation or commercial interests. We review the publication, evidence and impact and advise on the appropriate course of action.

Do not ignore it or respond without understanding the allegations. We review the notice, the statements complained of and the surrounding circumstances and advise you on an appropriate response and available defences.

If someone is threatening to publish damaging or false material, we review the communications and available evidence and advise you on the appropriate legal steps to protect yourself before or after publication.

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, a person who has suffered reputational or other legally recognized harm may have a claim for damages. We assess the evidence and advise you on the remedies available.

Yes. A legal notice can be an important first step in appropriate cases. We prepare notices seeking appropriate relief, such as stopping the publication, removing defamatory material, issuing a correction or other suitable action.

Yes. We assist with media and online defamation matters, including cases involving newspapers, television, websites and social media platforms, depending on the facts and applicable legal remedies.