Reputation Management | Defamation

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Reputation Management | Defamation

March 31, 2025

NetherlandsUnited Kingdom
NetherlandsUnited Kingdom
NetherlandsUnited Kingdom

Our next instalment in the Reputation Management series involves our lawyers Amanda Partland, Matt Taylor, and Thera Adam-van Straaten, who discuss the topic of defamation.

If you have 13 minutes to spare then tune in to the podcast now to learn about:

  • Initial Response to Allegations: What can be done to avoid damaging disclosures in potential litigation?
  • Legal Considerations in Defamation: What are the requirements for a defamation claim?
  • Stopping Publication: How do the UK and the Netherlands differ in obtaining an injunction to stop publication?
  • Shaping the Message: How should you respond to a journalist's request for comment?
  • Post-Publication Actions: What are the differences between the company's and individuals' interests in taking legal action post-publication?
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