If you are facing a claim for defamation, we can help. Hill Dickinson has defended a large number of high-profile public figures and corporate organisations, as well as the NHS in claims brought against both trusts and medical staff.
We provide specialist services in:
- pre-publication reading and advice - on a whole publication or an individual article basis - for TV, radio and all forms of published media, including national and regional press;
- lessening the tone of an article;
- changing a potentially defamatory meaning within a statement;
- early advice on achieving a good qualified privilege defence;
- providing advice on journalists’ questions, as to whether a journalist may be harassing someone;
- establishing defences of justification which may include speaking directly to the journalist;
- resisting injunctions and pre-publication complaints, as well as advising on/responding to Norwich Pharmacal applications for pre-action disclosure, particularly with respect to internet defamation cases and the identity of authors;
- concluding privacy and breach of confidence issues, as well as providing advice on the Broadcasting Complains Commission and Press Complains Commission Codes of Conduct with respect to privacy, in particular the privacy of children; and
- resolving obscenity issues.
We work closely with journalists, editors, publishers and insurers to ensure quality pre-publication advice for our clients.
Brand protection
Brands are often attacked by the media, requiring rapid, strong and acutely commercial advice.
We frequently represent corporate clients who need to take action to protect their trading reputation and the key brands vital to their business. As a UK leader in commercial law, we utilise our range of expert PR contacts and work closely with our corporate colleagues and clients in dealing with hostile takeover strategy and attacks from competitors.
For further details, please contact our recognised defamation specialists:
