Legal 500 Top Tier 2011

Defamation Legal Specialists

At Hugh James our approach is based on listening to your concerns, then devising and effecting a strategic plan which ensures resolution is achieved in the most cost-effective and suitable manner for you.

Hugh James defamation solicitors

The Hugh James Dispute Resolution Team offers media sector advice on areas including defamation, privacy and broadcasting. Both claimant and defendant services are offered through a wide breadth of experience to individuals and to corporate clients.

Our specialist areas include social media, where the team can offer bespoke advice for individual disputes and also guidance on the use and control of the media.

 

Hugh James defamation experience

We have a diverse client base and vast experience across a broad range of sectors including utilities companies, local and national government and private companies, both large and small.

Recent cases include:

  • Advising in several Facebook defamation cases, resulting in successful conclusions for both individuals and for businesses. 
  • Advising large private sector clients regarding defamation on ‘blogging’ and other internet publication sources. 
  • Successful actions against several national newspapers for private clients resulting in significant damages, retractions and apologies.
  • Successful High Court action in defamation against a well known leisure retailer following publication of defamatory statements against an individual.

Many organisations can find providing guidance to employees on the use of social media and how to maximise the benefits a minefield. Our team can also deliver training to organisations on the use of social media and advise on the pitfalls.

 

Other Hugh James commercial litigation services

Our extensive experience gives you the peace of mind that if you need to litigate you have the best advisors on your side.

We are tenacious on your behalf, exploring all avenues to make the resolution of disputes as painless as possible.  Above all at Hugh James we communicate. We keep you informed.

As well as providing media sector advice on areas including defamation, privacy and broadcasting our expert team has the strength and depth needed to provide a complete legal service for all aspects of commercial disputes including:

  • Contractual disputes
  • Information Technology disputes
  • Insolvency
  • Intellectual Property disputes
  • Liability claims
  • Recovery of debts
  • Shareholder disputes

Richard Locke colourContact

Richard Locke

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution

 

E richard.locke@hughjames.com

T 029 2039 1055

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Richard Locke colourContact

Richard Locke

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution

 

E richard.locke@hughjames.com

T 029 2039 1055

Testimonials

Hugh James have been ranked in the top tier of the Legal 500 2011 report.

The ‘formidable team’ at Hugh James recently led on a successful defamation case against the Mirror Group. It also advised on proceedings against Celtic Manor Resort and the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. Clients include high-net-worth individuals and public authorities such as Finance Wales and the Environment Agency. Richard Locke leads the team, and Gareth Williams is ‘extremely perceptive and provides practical advice’.

Legal 500 2011

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