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Provided by John-Paul Cashen
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 acts for high profile media organisations including News Corp, Channel Nine, Nine-Fairfax newspapers, SBS Australia and Harper Collins. He provides daily prepublication advice on an urgent basis to editors and newsrooms across the country, making difficult and high stakes editorial decisions at all times of the day and night, seven days a week on a 24/7 basis.
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
John-Paul has unrivalled knowledge of the law and is able to combine this with clear, commercially sound advice. He provides timely advice often on short timeframes.
Really enjoy working with JP. No ask is too great. Always technically proficient and communicates very well.
John-Paul has unrivalled knowledge of the law and is able to combine this with clear, commercially sound advice. He provides timely advice often on short timeframes.
Really enjoy working with JP. No ask is too great. Always technically proficient and communicates very well.
2 items provided by Thomson Geer
Thomson Geer are acting for 4 defendants in 2 separate defamation proceedings brought by John Peros.
These proceedings arise out of an investigative podcast published by journalist Hedley Thomas and The Australian, Shandee's Story.
Acting for The Australian newspaper in successfully striking out defamation claim in landmark "serious harm" ruling.
Thomson Geer are acting for 4 defendants in 2 separate defamation proceedings brought by John Peros.
These proceedings arise out of an investigative podcast published by journalist Hedley Thomas and The Australian, Shandee's Story.
Acting for The Australian newspaper in successfully striking out defamation claim in landmark "serious harm" ruling.