Defamation / Privacy

Defamation / Privacy

Burnell Chambers’ barristers have extensive experience in advising and representing individuals, companies, and media organisations in matters concerning defamation, privacy, and reputation management. We understand the sensitivity and urgency often involved in protecting personal and corporate reputations and securing appropriate remedies.

Our members act in cases involving libel, slander, misuse of private information, breach of confidence, and data protection rights. We provide practical, strategic advice from the earliest stages of a dispute, whether seeking to prevent publication, pursue or defend claims, or manage reputational risk through litigation or alternative dispute resolution.

Our expertise includes:

  • Breach of confidence
  • Data protection and GDPR-related claims
  • Defamation (libel and slander) claims
  • Harassment and cyber defamation
  • Online and social media disputes
  • Pre-publication advice and injunctions
  • Privacy and misuse of private information
  • Reputation management and advisory work