If you or your business has suffered from defamation or slander, consider seeking expert defamation, libel and reputation management specialist solicitors advice for defamation in Norfolk.
Acting quickly and decisively when dealing with any alleged defamation issue is vital. Your reputation can be quickly defended by our experienced and knowledgeable litigation team. Our experts are equally able to help you in your defence against an accusation of defamation or slander from another person or business.
Defamation is the oral or written communication of a false statement about another that injures their good name or the reputation of their business. Oral defamation is classified as slander. Words that are published or broadcast are treated as written defamation, which is more commonly referred to as libel.
While it’s important to maintain freedom of speech, those rights do not allow people to make unfounded or derogatory remarks that could potentially damage someone’s reputation or that of their company. Even if you are unnamed, you may still be identifiable to some readers and therefore, have a strong case.
We appreciate that the cost of a defamation, libel or slander is not just a financial issue. There is also the time and energy taken in defence, together with lost business opportunities because of the damage caused by the allegations.
Any issue relating to libel or defamation will be hugely emotive. The team at Rogers & Norton are experienced in offering our clients relevant support and understanding. We act swiftly and decisively to get the desired outcome and to protect your reputation.
If you or your business is the victim of defamation or slander, we can assist you in the following areas:
- Brand protection and intellectual property infringement
- Confidentiality breaches
- Cyber-bullying
- Data Protection
- Defamation
- Harassment
- Libel
- Malicious falsehood
- Misleading and comparative advertising
- Pre-publication advice
- Privacy
- Slander
- Take-down requests, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google and review sites
Claims may be made regarding statements made in any of the following arenas:
- Advertising material
- Employee references
- Emails
- Newspaper and magazine articles
- Social Media, including Twitter and Facebook
- Television and radio broadcasts
- Websites, including internet chatrooms
Social media and the ease of online publishing means that reputation management is an increasingly important consideration across all sectors. It is increasingly common for disgruntled customers, employees and competitors to cross the line, making comments or taking action that is inaccurate or unlawful.
How we can help
If you have concerns that you have suffered libel or defamation you can contact our litigation team for expert legal help and support. We are experienced in seeking and securing High Court Injunctions and opposing such claims. We have acted for national and local businesses as well as for private clients.