Defamation

"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently”

— Warren Buffett, Chairperson of Berkshire Hathaway.

We provide strategic advice and representation to our clients to protect against threats to reputation.  Our firm is recognised for securing outstanding results for our clients in high stakes matters.

We acknowledge that when approached by our clients in these matters it often requires us to move quickly via injunctive relief, restraining orders or the issuance of Concerns Notices to safeguard our clients’ positions.

Our team, rich in experience, excels at advocating for both plaintiffs and defendants in defamation cases. Our balanced perspective allows us to provide nuanced strategies and robust representation, whether you're seeking justice for reputational harm or defending against allegations of defamation. We understand the intricacies of this delicate area of law and commit to delivering clear, ethical, and effective solutions that prioritise your reputation and rights.

Pragma has succeeded at first instance and on appeal in defamation proceedings.  We have experience advising our clients in:

  • Media and defamation

  • Online harassment and falsehoods

  • Privacy and breach of confidence

What our clients say

"Pragma have been wonderful advisors to the Rivet Group on a range of matters across disputes, M&A, compliance and insolvency. Our experience with Pragma is that they are readily available, have a great team in place who is easy to work with, and they always get the law right. On more than one occasion, we have requested urgent advice on short notice and Pragma has always been willing to deliver. A firm with a bright future, we intend to engage Pragma Lawyers in years to come."

Nick Madders

Rivet Group

I take my hat off to you both, what an outstanding job...for you guys to get a commitment...was just short of a miracle. Take a bow and a hearty pat on the back from me. We hope we don’t need your services too often but I would certainly not deal with any other legal firm but yours.

Colin Bahn

Global Care Group (GCG)

Right from the first phone call to Pragma Lawyers reception our experience was positive. I was able to talk to Lawyer Lauren Evans right then and she helped us quickly and efficiently. We wholeheartedly recommend her services.

Alex and Beatrice Forbes

I take my hat off to you both, what an outstanding job...for you guys to get a commitment...was just short of a miracle. Take a bow and a hearty pat on the back from me. We hope we don’t need your services too often but I would certainly not deal with any other legal firm but yours.

Colin Bahn

Global Care Group (GCG)

Right from the first phone call to Pragma Lawyers reception our experience was positive. I was able to talk to Lawyer Lauren Evans right then and she helped us quickly and efficiently. We wholeheartedly recommend her services.

Alex and Beatrice Forbes

I want to again express my thanks to Deborah for the sage advice provided with regards to our client contract. Both us and the client were pleased with the outcome as with Deborah’s help we were able to find a middle ground that satisfied everyone’s concerns. The client was impressed with our response. Being our largest client, it was important that we arrived at a reasonable agreement with them – I am grateful for the assistance Deborah provided.

Ben Song

SquareAlpha

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