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:
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