Defamation & Slander 

A Law Firm For Life

If you or your business is the victim of defamation or slander, or is defending a claim brought against it, Irwin Mitchell offers a pragmatic, assertive yet commercially-minded approach.

Experts In Defamation And Slander

We understand that the cost of a defamation or slander case is not just financial. It is also calculated in lost time and business opportunities.

Our specialist defamation team can help you anticipate these costs and create a planned financial budget. The team can assist you in:

  • Libel
  • Slander
  • Malicious falsehood
  • Pre-publication advice

Any of these claims may be made in relation to statements made in:

  • Newspaper and magazine articles
  • Television and radio broadcasts
  • E-mails
  • Websites, including chatrooms
  • Employee references
  • Advertising material

The Irwin Mitchell team works with precision, focus and dedication. With an outstanding litigation track record, we are uncompromising when it comes to protecting your position.

We have acted for a wide range of prominent individuals as well as organisations such as universities, publicly listed companies, and football clubs.

We can also offer you pre-publication advice if you are concerned about publishing statements that could potentially result in allegations of defamation.

Working With Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell is one of the UK’s most successful and respected law firms. Offering expert legal guidance for individual clients, we are also the law firm of choice for many financial institutions in providing legal services to their customers.

We provide clear, straightforward advice and a professional, proactive service. When needed, we will fight fearlessly to protect your interests, those of your business and those of your loved ones.

Many legal needs can be met as they arise or planned for in advance. Others are harder to anticipate. Whatever the circumstances, our commitment to our clients is simple - a law firm for life.

Further Information

For an initial discussion, with no obligation, call 0870 1500 100 or send us an online enquiry.



We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.
Name Location Job Title Telephone
John Lord Manchester Partner 0161 838 7276
Jeremy Marshall London Partner 0207 421 3969
Gustavo Calzado Madrid, Malaga Associate Director +34 661 69 27 54
Greg Saunders Manchester Associate 0161 838 2382
James Berry Sheffield Solicitor 0114 274 4220
Rebecca Watkins London Solicitor 0870 1500 100

   



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