Our specialist team guide clients through a range of issues arising online or out of social media sites, including data protection and privacy issues, defamation and malicious falsehood, advertising regulation. unauthorised use of names and images, posting of offensive materials, copyright infringement and breach of acceptable use policies. We offer expert advice and representation.

We are also experienced in addressing online harassment, and the complexities of intellectual property infringement. Our lawyers are adept at handling both preventative measures, such as drafting robust social media policies, and reactive strategies, like issuing takedown notices and pursuing litigation to defend clients legally online.

Whether a business needing to protect their brand and manage employee conduct on social media, or an individual facing online harassment or reputational harm, we offer tailored legal solutions. We are dedicated to providing proactive and responsive advice, ensuring our clients online presence is legally sound, minimising risks and defending your interests in this dynamic digital world.

What we do best:

Take Downs
Acting for rightsholders and aggrieved parties to ensure the early removal of offending websites and social media accounts.
Domain Names
Taking action either through the available dispute resolution processes (such as the Nominet DRS or ICANN’s UDRP) or through the courts to recover domains.
Intellectual Property Infringement
Advising rightsholders on the infringement of their proprietary rights and taking appropriate action.
Compliance Advice
Advice on compliance with a range of legislation including the data privacy legislation, rules around electronic marketing, the consumer regulations and the Online Safety Act.