Leading Sydney Defamation Lawyers

As a leading Sydney law firm, Surry Partners defamation lawyers are committed to working hard for our clients and getting the outcome that they desire. Bringing proceedings in defamation can be an expensive and generally upsetting procedure. We at Surry Partners will work tirelessly to deliver the maximum results with limited stress and at a competitive price.

Defamation is described as an attack on the good reputation of a person by slander (spoken) or libel (written). The law of defamation is designed to protect people's reputations from unfair attack. Individuals in the entertainment industry are often caught up in these disputes but with considered forceful negotiation, most of these complaints are settled on satisfactory terms.

Defamation proceedings can require prosecuting or defending individuals and publishers.

The first step is to try and mitigate the damages by respectfully requesting a retraction. If this does not occur, then it is recommended to speak to a defamation lawyer about filing a court complaint.

The court will issue a summons and there will be a hearing before a jury to determine whether or not the published statements carried the defamatory imputations the offended party alleges.

If successful at this stage, there will be a hearing before a judge to determine whether the person who has published the statements has a defence - such as public interest or some form of privilege - and, if not, damages.

In some cases Surry Partners defamation lawyers have restrained the publication of defamatory material or intervened to have text and/or broadcasts edited to a satisfactory level.

For more information or to arrange a consultation with a defamation lawyer in Sydney, please contact us on 02 9318 6401 or via email at admin@surrypartners.com.au. We look forward to working with you.

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