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Defamation/Reputation Management - Northern Ireland
What the Team is Known For
DWF has a rising defamation and reputation practice, sitting within the firm's existing technology, media, communications and data privacy disputes team in Belfast. It acts for household name broadcasters and social media companies in complex litigation relating to defamation, libel and privacy, as well as advising clients on pre- and post-publication matters.
Strengths
An excellent team.
I found working with DWF a stress-free process.
DWF demonstrates meticulous case preparation, unwavering commitment to clients, and strategic and sound advice at every turn.
Work Highlights
DWF advised the National Union of Journalists in a trial before the Investigatory Powers Tribunal concerning intrusive undercover surveillance of journalists and the legal protections for the journalists and their sources.
Notable practitioners
Olivia O'Kane is head of the media, entertainment and communications team at DWF in Northern Ireland and Ireland. She is a highly experienced practitioner instructed by leading newspapers, publishers and broadcasters to provide advice on a range of privacy and defamation disputes. She regularly challenges reporting restrictions on behalf of clients.
I only have good things to say about Olivia - her approach, advice, results and general demeanour are all exceptional.
Olivia is extremely responsive and has a really good grasp of the issues that are complex and makes them straight forward. A really good advocate for us.
Olivia is excellent in all aspects. She is very dedicated and has a laser focus on her client's needs.
Olivia's reputation for excellence, skill and commitment rightly precedes her.