Defamation
Australia's No.1 Defamation Lawyers
When it comes to the law of defamation. There is no one better than:
Melbourne Defamation Lawyers.
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!
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.
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
- Representing both plaintiffs and defendants throughout the Court process
- Drafting all necessary documents in accordance with the strict, mandatory requirements of the law, as applicable in all Australian jurisdiction
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:
Defamation
Frequently Asked Questions
Defamation occurs when someone has harmed your reputation by publishing a statement, usually in writing (libel), but also oral statements (slander). In Australia the distinction between libel and slander has been abolished, to create a uniform approach to both under a single law of defamation.
Yes, we most certainly can! Google reviews can be extremely damaging to any business’ reputation, cause a loss of confidence from both current and prospective customers and clients. With a loss of confidence comes a loss of revenue and profit.
Most businesses, especially small businesses in Australia, rely on their reputation, and, in the age of modern technology and the internet – their online reputation, to generate a living.
It is for that reason that it is extremely important to protect your business’ online reputation as soon as possible when you become aware of a Google review that is damaging to your business and your online image. The quicker you act, the quicker you can preserve and protect your business’ reputation, and your livelihood.
Yes, we can help with anonymous Google reviews. This can be done via a process called preliminary discovery.
Yes. Defamation on social media is now a regular occurrence throughout Australia. The ability for people to publish statements and therefore, defamatory statements, to their friends and family, wider social circle, community, and the world at large is easier than it has ever been.
Because of social media like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Whatsapp, and other forms of popular social media platforms or instant messaging apps, we are often asked to provide advice on how to deal with defamatory material arising on these platforms and to issue statutorily compliant concerns notices.
Of course! The media and journalists have always been responsible for a large number of defamation cases, and they will likely continue to be sued by individuals all around Australia and the world for the things they publish. Recent examples in Australia include Bruce Lehrmann’s case against Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten; Ben Robert-Smith’s case against the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and many others!
Although we are located in Melbourne, Victoria, we regularly conduct and advise on defamation cases in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. So no matter where you are located in Australia, we can help you with advice and representation before the courts in your states. This includes, but is not limited to:
Perth, Western Australia
Darwin, Northern Territory
Brisbane, Queensland
Sydney, New South Wales
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Adelaide, South Australia
Hobart, Tasmania
Yes! Because of our expertise and knowledge in this area, we have the capacity to fix our fees in most circumstances. You can check out our price list here.
Fixed Price Defamation Services
| Service Description | Fixed Price (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Defamation consultation (1 hour) | $300.00 + GST |
| Concerns Notice (single publication) | $1,000.00 + GST |
| Concerns Notice (2 publications) | $1,150.00 + GST |
| Concerns Notice (3 publications) | $1,150.00 + GST |
| Concerns Notice (4 or more publications) | Price upon request |
| Response to a Concerns Notice which does not exceed 4 pages | $1,200.00 + GST |
| Letter of advice (defamation) | $1,200.00 + GST |
| Further particulars notice | $1,000.00 + GST |
| Response to a further particulars notice | $1,000.00 + GST |
| Cease and desist letter | $800.00 + GST |
AUSTRALIA'S CHEAPEST DEFAMATION SERVICES - GUARANTEED!
Melbourne Defamation Lawyers 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. That is why we are Australia’s cheapest defamation lawyers, providing the cheapest, fixed fee rates for concerns notices and other certain defamation work.
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.
Get in Touch Today
If you have been defamed, are the subject of an allegation that you have defamed someone, or if you’re seeking advice about a book or other general defamation inquiry, get in touch today.
fama magni momenti est – reputation is of great importance