Privacy Law, Defamation and Reputation Management
Ashfords has considerable expertise in privacy law, defamation and reputation management, acting for individuals and companies who have claims for defamation or breach of privacy, individuals and companies who are being accused of defamation, companies who wish to minimise the risk of facing claims for defamation, including providing pre-publication advice, and companies who wish to manage their reputation so as to minimise the risk of damage to that reputation.
Our clients range from private individuals to business start-ups, multi-national companies, major banks and public sector bodies and utility companies.
Work handled includes:
- bringing and defending defamation claims;
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pre-publication advice in order to minimise the risk of defamation claims; and
- advising clients on bringing and defending privacy claims.
Recent work undertaken includes:
- representing three Defendants in a two-year long running libel case.
Clients appreciate the firm's "excellent international connections," and relish the ten-lawyer team's evident "clout and experience. Observers note members' dedication to "getting the job done" and are impressed by the personal treatment on offer: "Responsive and eager to please, they make clients feel like part of the team."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2007 Edition
