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Online Defamation
Have you been the victim of hurtful and untrue comments online? We are here to help.
Online Defamation Lawyers in London
If you or your business have been subjected to online defamation you have several legal options. But it’s crucial to act quickly, one thing you can’t do is ignore the offending material and hope it goes away.
A blog post, tweet, online comment or image can attract huge attention and potentially go viral. The damage which can be done to you or your commercial interests, even if something is shared among just a few key clients or personal acquaintances can be irreparable.
Protecting your confidentiality and reputation is our priority. To find out more about how we can manage your defamation matter, please contact our specialist defamation solicitors in London on 0203 983 8278 or click the button below.
Who Do I Sue for Internet Defamation?
The law is complex. Our focus in every case is to get the offending material taken down as quickly as we can. This includes seeking urgent removal from search engine results.
Our first step is to approach the person who posted the material (if known). We will also approach the publisher – the website operator or host – who may have an interest in removing material because of their potential liability under UK defamation law.
Our initial letter will:
State the precise nature of the defamation
Request the immediate removal of the material from all internet locations in which it appears
Indicate our intention to instigate legal proceedings if our requests are not met
Online Defamation Frequently Asked Questions
What is defamation?
Defamation arises when a statement is made or published about you to another person and that statement causes you serious harm and is untrue.
What if the words were said to me?
If words are said to you directly, you will not have a claim for defamation. For a defamation claim, the words must have been delivered to another person, other than yourself.
What is the legal time limit to make a claim?
An individual must make a claim for defamation within one year from the date the defamatory statement was made. If you are unsure about whether you can make a claim, contact our specialist defamation solicitors for advice.
Can I ask Google/Facebook/Instagram to remove a defamatory statement?
Whilst you can ask the social media platforms to remove the content, our experience shows that in most cases, the social media platforms do not remove content or get involved in a dispute situation. In these circumstances, you need to get professional help.
Can the police help with my defamation case?
Based upon the cases we have seen and advised on, the police do not get involved in defamatory matters; this is treated as a civil, rather than a criminal matter in the majority of cases.