"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently”
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
"Nick was great to work with. Concise communication, clear direction. So in terms of pricing, Pragma were extremely efficient and cost effective through the entire process. At the end of the day Pragma were really easy to work with and I look forward to working with them again."
"Aaron, Nick, and the team at Pragma Legal pair professionalism with practicality to achieve desirable solutions. Having engaged, as well as sat on the opposite to the Pragma team, the firm becomes a trusted advisor through understanding circumstances and objectives, whilst applying proven technical and commercial expertise. The team is always accessible, communicates promptly, and provides clarity in an environment fraught with complexity. I wholeheartedly recommend Pragma Legal to assist you in every step of your legal journey"
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.
Our practice has worked with Aaron, Nick, Libbi and the Pragma team for a number of years now. They have supported us to successfully navigate and resolve the myriad of complex matters that arise in the engagements we conduct. Pragma’s collaborative approach, coupled with their expertise and high standards are reflected in their outcomes. Their culture is founded on resolving disputes in a cost-effectively manner, which means we can trust them to have our best interests, and those of our stakeholders, in mind when proposing strategies and solutions to legal challenges.
I recently had a complex legal matter that involved some unpacking and finessing. I engaged the services of Pragma Lawyers and the outcome was very favourable for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Pragma to my clients and I will contine to use their legal services for any future needs.
