DEFAMATION and reputation management

Defamation occurs when someone communicates or otherwise publishes material which is harmful to the reputation of another person or entity. Provided the material is communicated in a comprehensible manner to another person, this can include by posting comments across digital and social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, WeChat and Weibo.  If you believe that false allegations or untrue statements have damaged your reputation or character, then you may have an action to sue for defamation.

Bartley Cohen is able to assist in the conduct and defence of defamation claims, including:

• Providing pre-publication advice and advice to mitigate claims risk;

• Managing and defending claims;

• Seeking early resolution and resolution of matters through pre-litigation steps for both plaintiffs and defendants;

• Seeking retractions, apologies, removal of defamatory material and damages;

• Protecting privacy and confidentiality;

• By court proceedings.

Bartley Cohen is also able to assist clients in reputational management matters, including protecting their privacy and confidentiality through urgent injunctions and breach of confidence claims.

We are able to act swiftly to obtain or defend urgent injunctions relating to matters of privacy, confidence, blackmail and harassment.