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Defamation/Reputation Management | UK

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This section ranks law firms and lawyers who handle defamation proceedings (i.e. libel and slander) on behalf of claimants and defendants, as well as advising media and corporate clients on risk management. Reputation management involves advising individuals and corporations on the legal aspects of protecting and regulating their reputation.

Under the rubric of reputation management, we consider: work concerning data privacy, the publication of allegedly inaccurate data, and the so-called ‘right to be forgotten’ in online searches and business intelligence databases. Also, injunctions to remove client data from international websites to prevent harassment, taking down imposter social media sites and data audits to guard against media intrusion.

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Band 1
  1. A&L Goodbody
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    A&L Goodbody
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    A&L Goodbody is a well-regarded firm offering expertise on a wide range of issues, including libel, breach of privacy, data protection and reporting restrictions. The firm is adept at providing pre-publication advice as well as handling high-stakes litigations. The team represents high-profile clients in the traditional and digital media industries.
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  2. Carson McDowell
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    Carson McDowell
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Carson McDowell has a superb defamation practice focused on media defence. The firm acts for a number of leading Northern Ireland publications, as well as broadcasters, social media providers, high net worth individuals and politicians. It also provides comprehensive brand management advisory and pre-publication services, and is noted for its work challenging reporting restrictions and anonymity orders.
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  3. WP Tweed & Co
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    WP Tweed & Co
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2024 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    WP Tweed & Co, founded by celebrated reputation management lawyer Paul Tweed, acts for A-list performers, politicians, journalists, multinational corporations and publishers from all over the world. The firm is highly expert with regard to social media harassment, defamation and privacy breaches.
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Band 2
  1. Mills Selig
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    Mills Selig
    Defamation/Reputation Management
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    The firm acted for Sir Van Morrison in defence of an action by the Minister for Health in Northern Ireland, Robin Swann MLA. Mr Swann alleges Sir Van defamed him in comments made to a crowd at an event during the coronavirus pandemic, which was unable to proceed as planned due to the ban on live music which applied at the time.
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