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Defamation

When it comes to the law of defamation. There is no one better than Allen Law.

We take our commitment to this statement seriously.

 

We have acted against all major media corporations in Australia, including:

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Australian Financial Review

The Sydney Morning Herald

The Daily Telegraph

The Courier Mail

The Australian

News.com.au

Network Ten

Channel 7

Channel 9

Many others!

Experience

We have experience in all aspects of defamation, including:

  • Advising on claims for defamation, and where appropriate, alternatives
  • Advising on the variety of defences to possible defamation claims
  • Drafting all necessary documents in accordance with the strict, mandatory requirements of the law, as applicable in all Australian jurisdictions
  • Representing both plaintiffs and defendants throughout the Court process

Some of the outcomes we have achieved are:

 

  • six figure compensation payments
  • public apologies
  • removal of defamatory or misleading online posts
  • public retractions
  • newspaper clarification statements
  • prevented the publication of news pieces

We take a pragmatic, out of the box approach to defamation and the restoration and preservation of each individual’s reputation.

If you wish to enquire further about our defamation services, please reach out today for a confidential discussion.

Our Cases

Some of the cases we have worked on include:

Nguyen v Hinsley (No 2) [2021] WASC 27

Bhatia v Gill & Ors [2022] WASC 341

Peros v Nationwide News Pty Ltd & Ors [2024] QSC 80

Peros v Nationwide News Pty Ltd & Ors (No 2) [2024] QSC 83

Peros v Nationwide News Pty Ltd & Ors (No 3) [2024] QSC 192

Defamation Services

Allen Law provides a full suite of services for any defamation matter. From initial consultations, detailed advice, to the commencement or defence of claims in Court, all the way up to trial.

Some of the defamation services we provide are as follows:

 

  • Defamation claims: We guide you with expert advice throughout the initial stages of any defamation claim. Whether you have been defamed, or are alleged to have defamed another person.
  • Reputational risk management: Tailored guidance and handling to reduce reputational risk in sensitive matters.
  • Urgent crisis management: We can assist urgently and on the spot during high-risk reputational events, with immediate strategizing and careful handling to limit potential harm.
  • Media management: We can provide pragmatic approaches to dealing and interacting with the media to manage risks to reputation and public perception.
  • Court representation:  We are up to date, and know all of the unique and special court rules which apply to court procedures in the area of defamation. We fiercely represent you throughout the process, making it as seamless as possible.

AUSTRALIA'S CHEAPEST DEFAMATION SERVICES - GUARANTEED!

Allen Law has significant experience in the initial stages of defamation, including the drafting and service of concerns notices and other pre-action procedures which must comply with each jurisdiction’s strict and mandatory legislative requirements.

 

Our experience in the area of defamation has given us a level of efficiency in this area of law unmatched by any other law firm in this area in Australia.

 

It is for that reason that we can’t be beaten on price – we won’t allow. Therefore, we have implemented a price beat guarantee policy.

 

We guarantee that if you find a cheaper price for a concerns notice, or certain other specified pre-action defamation procedures from another Australian law firm, we will beat it by 10%.

 

Terms & conditions apply, see them here.

Our Defamation Process

Strategic guidance for defamation & reputation protection

Step 1

Case Evaluation

We take your instructions and carefully assess and analyse the situation, taking into account the uniqueness of your reputation.

Step 2

Legal Strategy

We provide you with considered advice and strategies to best protect your reputation and minimise harm.

Step 3

Always Available

After years of experience in this unique and complex area of law, we understand the need to be available at a moments notice, as the protection of reputation can't wait.

Step 4

Fearless Advocacy

When it comes to the preservation and restoration of reputation, you need the best. We advocate fiercely for you every step of the way.

carpe diem – seize the day

Litigate. Dominate. Obliterate.

Services

GET IN TOUCH

    Address

    Level 11 | 456 Lonsdale Street
    Melbourne | Victoria 3000

    Phone

    (03) 7020 6563

    Email

    enquiries@allenlawyers.com.au

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