A&L Goodbody, Defamation/Reputation Management

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A&L Goodbody is know

n for handling complex and sensitive matters for clients in Northern Ireland.

High profile clients: We handle defamation matters for national and global media organisations and internet intermediaries. In addition, we act for a range of confidential corporate clients in providing defamation advice.

Defamation: The team is renowned for its work in the defamation field in Northern Ireland. We continue to act for News Group Newspapers (NGN) in a number of high profile cases and are currently acting for News UK in multiple sets of High Court proceedings for defamation brought by separate law firms and their partners. The team continues to advise internet intermediaries on defamation and privacy matters as well as take-down notices and content litigation.

Go to firm for "crisis" instructions The team regularly provides reputation management advice to corporate clients.

Pre-publication advice and reporting restrictions: The team provides a round-the-clock service to media clients including on time sensitive matters such as crisis management, reporting restriction orders and pre-publication advice. We offer a full pre-publication service to clients advising on defamation, privacy and contempt of court. We ensure to maintain the appropriate balance for clients between risk management and editorial freedom.

The team regularly publishes on updates to the law, including the upcoming defamation law reviews in Northern Ireland and RoI.

Chambers Review

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Defamation/Reputation Management - Northern Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&L Goodbody is a well-regarded firm offering expertise on a wide range of issues, including libel, breach of privacy, data protection and reporting restrictions. The firm is adept at providing pre-publication advice as well as handling high-stakes litigations. The team represents high-profile clients in the traditional and digital media industries.

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Work Highlights

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A&L Goodbody acted for the BBC in successfully defending urgent High Court injunctive proceedings in respect of a three-part exposé docuseries, 'The Year that Rocked Irish Dancing'.

Strengths

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The team are truly remarkable. Their attention to detail in preparing and defending cases is outstanding. They are highly efficient, knowledgeable and absolutely professional.