Recent Cases
Case details
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Slander case settled on the doors of Court
1 November 2010
We acted on behalf of a former employee of the Automobile Association (AA), in a slander claim against one of her colleagues.
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Negligent misstatement about nurse leads to defamation claim
1 September 2010
A nurse was the unfortunate victim of a negligent misstatement resulting in a defamation claim against a local newspaper.
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Largest libel litigation in Northern Ireland’s history successfully settled
26 May 2010
After more than 3 years of strongly defended litigation, terms of settlement have been agreed resolving 40 libel actions brought by Lord Stevens, Sir Hugh Orde and 18 other members of the Stevens 3 Inquiry Team in the Northern Ireland Courts. Jeremy Clarke-Williams and Adele Ashton acted for the team in conjunction with Johnsons, a Northern Ireland firm of solicitors. The cases were described in the Northern Ireland media as the largest libel litigation in the country’s history.
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Defamatory allegations against two officers in “Hoods” book
1 May 2010
We acted for two Nottinghamshire police officers following publication in a book entitled “Hoods” of allegations of their incompetence during a police investigation, some of which had serious consequences.
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Successful team work for football manager
1 February 2010
A successful settlement was achieved for the former manager of Yeovil Town FC in his libel claim against his former club.
