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

"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."

Sam Woods

Korda Mentha

"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"

Aaron Dominish

Hall Chadwick

"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."

Sam Woods

Korda Mentha

"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"

Aaron Dominish

Hall Chadwick

"We used Pragma to draw up new staff contracts following the new WHS Act and found their service to be seamless. Quick response times and price transparently provided up front. They happily answered our follow up queries and understood our industry specific needs amazingly quickly. Will happily use again as our go-to legal support."

Emma Tobias

Core HS

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