Harassment and Defamation Claims

Defamation takes two forms under English law – slander or libel. Slander pertains to verbal defamatory statements made against an individual or organisation, whilst libel refers to written or published defamation.

Harassment refers to threatening, abusive or demeaning behaviour towards an individual or organisation with the intention to cause the victim alarm or distress.

If you believe that somebody is defaming or harassing you, it is important to seek high-quality legal advice to help you assess the strength of your case and to determine whether the behaviour in question meets the required legal criteria to pursue a claim.

How we can help

Attwaters Jameson Hill’s expert Dispute Resolution team has vast experience in supporting individuals and organisations with harassment and defamation claims. We are here to help you navigate the complexities of harassment and defamation laws and to recommend the best course of action for your circumstances. Our aim is always to help you resolve your dispute with the minimum additional stress and financial outlay.

We understand that most clients will not want to add to their distress by taking their case through the courts. With significant experience in alternative dispute resolution methods, our lawyers have the knowledge and expertise to help you resolve your case outside the courts where possible. Where litigation cannot be avoided, we are here to help you build a secure case that will hold up in a court of law.

Our Service Pledge

Whether you are pursuing or defending a defamation or harassment claim, it is highly likely that you will be experiencing significant distress – you don’t need your solicitor adding to that stress. That’s why make a promise to all our clients, which we call our Service Pledge: that we will always treat you and your matter with the respect you deserve, that we will be communicative, stick to deadlines and push your matter to arrive at the best possible outcome for your circumstances.