114 Libel and Defamation reviews 2 reviews this year
Reviewed for Dispute resolution - civil mediation (57)Consumer Disputes (26)Litigation Law (11)
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Libel and defamation cover the making or publication of statements that harm a person’s reputation. A solicitor in this area handles claims and defenses in relation to written or broadcast statements, including drafting pleadings, negotiating settlements, pursuing or defending injunctions, and advising on publication issues, privacy interests, and corrective steps. The work often centres on breaches of reputation, causes of action such as libel or slander, and balancing free expression with protection from false or damaging statements.
114 Libel and Defamation reviews 2 reviews this year
Reviewed for Dispute resolution - civil mediation (57)Consumer Disputes (26)Litigation Law (11)
7 Libel and Defamation reviews
Reviewed for Litigation - Property litigation claims (4)
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Phil Moir
Director
“Very happy with the service from Phil Moir and the larger team at Richard Reed. Never having had the need previously for any legal advice/help the matter did seem somewhat daunting to me but Mr Moir has been helpful, knowledgeable, patient and responsive. The matter hasn’t been fully resolved as yet….but we are nearly there and I’m very pleased with the service so far.”
74 Libel and Defamation reviews
Reviewed for Litigation Law (59)Litigation - Property litigation claims (8)Litigation - Breach of contract (4)
Leads the Libel and Defamation team
Sarah-Jane Dunhill
Partner and Head of Civil Litigation

Works with Scott Harding and 1 more
“I think when getting Legal advice it can be a real mistake to go for the cheapest price! I am glad I did not do that and instructed Pool Alcock to act on my behalf in a land dispute. Everything was left to them and this resulted in winning my case - it looked like the person I was in dispute with went for the 'cheaper' Solicitor... A special mention for one of the partners Daniel Brookes who was superb from start to finish. Highly recommended..........”
9 Libel and Defamation reviews
Reviewed for Litigation Law (4)
Leads the Libel and Defamation team
Charlie Lynn
Partner, Head of Litigation
Works with Kira Halliday
“Emma and Charlie were both a great help. I didn’t get paid from a job and they wrote me a letter which they sent to the client and within days I was paid. Professional and done exactly what I needed”
25 Libel and Defamation reviews
Reviewed for Litigation Law (16)Litigation - Property litigation claims (3)
Leads the Libel and Defamation team
Helen Simmons
Managing Partner



Works with Ben Green and 4 more
“Ben Green has been nothing less than outstanding in dealing with a difficult defamation case for our company. Compassionate, diligent and professional to a tee! Highly recommended.”
2 Libel and Defamation reviews
What Libel and Defamation clients highlight
“Victoria has supported me with my case for the past 6–7 months, and I would recommend her highly. She always made time for thorough updates and thoughtful discussions, which made a stressful process much easier to navigate. Her depth of knowledge is clear, and she consistently put in extra effort to research additional options and strategies for my case. ”
1 Libel and Defamation review
What Libel and Defamation clients highlight
What Libel and Defamation clients highlight
Leads the Libel and Defamation team
Antony Davies
Partner
Works with Janice McKenna
What Libel and Defamation clients highlight
Rankings are worked out mainly from client reviews: the ratings clients give and how recent the reviews are, with reviews about Libel and Defamation counting most. We also take into account how much of a firm's work is in Libel and Defamation.
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We have ranked 73 law firms for Libel and Defamation in County Durham, listed in order on this page.