Libel Articles and News
Libel is a form of defamation, which is in permanent form, usually in writing. You have been libelled if someone makes a statement about you which is untrue, which causes serious harm to your reputation. Libel can happen in many different contexts, including in letters, newspapers and magazines, but most commonly these days on social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Bringing a libel claim is an extremely complex undertaking. The time limits are tight, and you only have one year to issue a claim. Claims for libel can only be issued in the High Court, where the procedures must be strictly adhered to, and the costs of rectifying any problems with cases which are not started properly, can make them unviable. We have a team of niche libel lawyers with many years of experience in dealing with libel claims, and defences to libel claims, for a wide range of clients, including celebrities, politicians, publishers and sportspeople. Click here to contact an expert libel lawyer today about your case.
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Judith Thompson
A previous employee of a law firm published defamatory reviews on two platforms and they are being sued for damages. -
Judith Thompson
A libel claim has failed after the judge decides it was a SLAPP designed to prevent legitimate journalism. -
Tarushi Bahuguna
Facing a claim for libel can be daunting, but when would you be able to use the public interest defence to defeat an opponent? -
Matthew Howe
Joey Barton was ordered to pay damages and costs to Eni Aluko by the High Court, at the conclusion of her libel and harassment case -
Judith Thompson
The meaning of the word "nonce" has been argued over in libel claims in recent cases -
Judith Thompson
There is a stark comparison between televised and non-televised libel trials on each side of the Atlantic, but could it undermine our English libel courts? -
Judith Thompson
The Mail on Sunday's reporting of Harry's security arrangements, and whether he offered to pay himself, are to be scrutinised by a libel judge in the High Court. -
Judith Thompson
An argument between celebrities on Twitter has led to Court proceedings and a ticking off from a High Court Master, who raised issues with the money being spent on a spat. -
Matthew Howe
A recent libel damages award against Tommy Robinson has lawyers wondering whether compensation for defamation claims is on the increase. -
A review on Trustpilot proved to be a very costly mistake for one client of a solicitor's firm -
Matthew Howe
In this week's decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the publications in The Sun were substantially true. -
With many hearings being postponed, a high profile celebrity defamation case is the latest victim.