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

Aaron is an extremely hard working and dedicated professional. His commitment to client service is second to none, and he's a good bloke too. It's probably a bit cliché to say Pragma are pragmatic but really that’s a great way to describe it. The reason I do recommend Pragma is because I know when I send a client or an associate to Pragma that they're going to be happy with the outcome that they receive.

John Bell

Hall Chadwick & Pendragon Capital

Partnering with Pragma Lawyers for both representation and advice was a pleasure. Aaron and his team not only exhibited professionalism but also demonstrated a keen commercial awareness that set them apart from most other firms. What truly impressed me was their ability to navigate complexities swiftly, consistently achieving fast resolutions without compromising quality. With Aaron, the Founding Director, personally handling all our matters, we experienced firsthand the dedication and expertise driving their success. I highly recommend you look no further than Pragma.

Steele Jolly

Jolly & Sons

I regularly refer my clients and my personal legal work to Aaron and his team. They are very much at the forefront of the industry with fixed fees and the quality of service. I would highly recommend Aaron and his team at Pragma Legal without reservation.

Mitchell Walmsley

Affluence Chartered Accountants

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

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.

Greg Quin

HLB Mann Judd Insolvency WA

"Pragma recently facilitated appropriate workplace behaviour training for 200 employees at BDO Perth. Libbi and Max presented the content in an informative and interactive manner, and were able to apply a commercial lens to the training. The case study examples used in the training were highly relevant to our industry and helped engage our people in what can be a complex and ambiguous area of legislation. I have had positive feedback from Partners and employees following the session and I would have no hesitation in recommending Pragma for future training opportunities."

Jill Holme

BDO WA

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