John-Paul Cashen
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 2 : TMT: Media
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+61 3 8080 3753Share profile
Band 2
About
Provided by John-Paul Cashen
Practice Areas
John-Paul Cashen is recognised as one of Australia’s most prominent media lawyers, with extensive experience in all aspects of media law. He is a specialist in defamation, contempt of court, suppression, privilege, breach of confidence, freedom of information, urgent injunctions and racial vilification claims.
John-Paul is a lawyer who always puts his clients first. Understanding that in litigation most clients are going through challenging times, John-Paul ensures his clients know they are in good hands and can be confident in the advice they are being provided.
John-Paul’s passion for his clients and their work comes from understanding the important role the media plays in society. His deep knowledge of the laws they operate under puts him in the right position to be able to defend media outlets and journalists when their right to free speech is challenged.
He has worked with most Australian publishers, radio stations, newspapers and TV networks, in every state and territory and in every court.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
John-Paul Cashen is based in Melbourne and operates across the media spectrum, offering particularly extensive experience in the handling of defamation, suppression order and freedom of information-related mandates.
Contributions
Latest contributions provided by John-Paul Cashen
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John-Paul is an exceptional media lawyer who combines technical proficiency with a clear understanding of client business needs."
"He is switched on, enthusiastic and always professional. He advocates for his clients forcefully and considers complicated issues carefully and thoughtfully."
"He is really knowledgeable, energetic, enthusiastic and very responsive."
"John-Paul is an exceptional media lawyer who combines technical proficiency with a clear understanding of client business needs."
"He is switched on, enthusiastic and always professional. He advocates for his clients forcefully and considers complicated issues carefully and thoughtfully."
"He is really knowledgeable, energetic, enthusiastic and very responsive."
Articles, highlights and press releases
1 item provided by Thomson Geer
Acting for The Australian newspaper in successfully striking out defamation claim in landmark "serious harm" ruling.
Acting for The Australian newspaper in successfully striking out defamation claim in landmark "serious harm" ruling.
Discover other Lawyers at
Thomson Geer
Asia-Pacific Region
Australia
