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UK Defamation Laywer For US Clients
Have you been the victim of hurtful and untrue comments online? We are here to help.
US CLIENTS BEING DEFAMED FROM IN THE UK
FOR US CLIENTS LOOKING FOR UK DEFAMATION HARRASMENT SPECIALISTS
We have for many years successfully assisted and advised clients from all over the USA (California/ New York/Florida/Chicago/ for example) who may be at the receiving end of false and defamatory statements being made on social media about them.
Alternatively, they may be the victims of revenge porn or harassment and require urgent assistance; in some cases, an injunction may be required.
US clients typically approach us when the defendant is in the UK and has posted or is threatening to post from the UK.
The US courts do not have jurisdiction to deal with defamation being conducted by persons outside of the Us who are based in the UK; we have had a few examples clients who have taken action in the USA and have then had their cases dismissed and come to us.
IF you are in the US and have someone in the UK posting about you , you need to take legal action in the UK NOT in the USA because the US courts do not have jurisdiction over UK posters.
UK CLIENTS BASED IN UK AND BEING DEFAMED FROM USA
If you are based in the UK and have someone in the USA posting content about you who is based in the US we can help you. We have acted in a number of cases in order to get materials removed or posts stopped. We have done so successfully in many cases.
In the first instance we write a detailed letter to the poster in the USA. In most cases this is enough to get the action stopped and this is what has happened in our previous cases.
However, if legal action become necessary then we may also be able assist you through our partner US firms.
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.