Cohen Davis win the longest known case of catfishing, against a Barclays Bank manager

Court orders Mel B to pay legal costs after failed non-molestation application against Stephen Belafonte

Our client, Stephen Belafonte, has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Melanie Brown, widely known as Mel B of the Spice Girls. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of Florida, alleges that Brown falsely accused Belafonte of

Cohen Davis win an injunction in a blackmail case

In this blackmail injunction case, our client, who was subjected to blackmail was a US citizen who worked in the financial services industry and the entertainment business. He occasionally visited the UK for the purpose of his business. He was married and a father to a child.

Cohen Davis win the longest case of online harassment in the UK since the invention of the internet

A ground-breaking harassment case, following 13 years of troll's harassment, social media lawyer Yair Cohen helped Lindsey Goldrick Dean get her life back.

Defamation including false allegations of sexual assault

In this libel defamation case, Yair Cohen and Filiz Kiani of Cohen Davis Solicitors represented Jack Aaronson, also known as Dominic Ford, owner of the platform JustforFans.com,  where he took Marcus Stones, popularly known as Mickey Taylor

Cohen Davis win an injunction in a transgender escort advertising case

What is the difference between a fact, an opinion, and a statement in defamation cases

In a significant legal decision, our client, David Paisley, has been granted the right to pursue a defamation claim against Graham Linehan, a well-known television writer. This case revolves around defamatory publications made by Linehan on his Substack account. Additionally, the court's decision allows Paisley to pursue claims related to defamatory comments made by third parties under

Defamation by the Police

An email sent by the Police to a suspect’s employer was found to be defamatory because it implied that the suspect was guilty of a criminal offence.

Cohen Davis win defamation case against the Metropolitan police

The case of our client, Selvaratnam Suresh, demonstrates that the defence of absolute privilege cannot automatically apply to every claim of defamation against the police.

Defamation by investor case where a shareholder was held liable for defaming a company

Cohen Davis win a case of UN employee harassment and defamation

Cohen Davis win a criminal and a civil harassment and defamation case against web design company

In the UK, while defamation itself doesn't lead to criminal prosecution, certain circumstances surrounding a defamation incident might still involve the criminal courts.

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Is defamation a civil or a criminal in the UK

The case of Mario Rogers - the porn headmaster

Harassment on YouTube case

Cohen Davis win the first ever case of damages award for defamation and breach of data

How victims of crime can remove news articles from the internet

Case study about the removal of old adult movies from the internet 

In this case, our lawyers helped a mother remove a siginificant amount of adult content she had created, from the internet. She was also given the legal right to control the majority of the content, giving her the reasurance that no unlawfu films, featuring herself, would ever be re-uploaded to the internet.  

What to do if your criminal case appears in the Google searches when you were not guilty

How to remove a defamatory fake reviews from TripAdvisor

How to remove a publication of professional disciplinary hearing from Google

A tailored approach to reputation management in the football world

Insights from notable Digital Licensing cases

What are the options to remove a criminal record from Google

What to do if a vigilante group posted videos about you online

The rise in vigilante groups, assuming police duties and leveraging the widespread use of internet videos, has led to people facing various online reputation problems. This article explores the urgency of seeking legal advice if you become a target of such a vigilante group.

How to remove a cloned official Facebook account

Help in restoring your suspended or hacked Facebook and Instagram accounts

Reclaiming control over a suspended or hacked Facebook and Instagram account can be an uphill battle, as exemplified by our client's case, which mirrors the challenges encountered by countless individuals grappling with similar situations, highlighting the need for proactive strategies and legal expertise in navigating the complexities of account recovery.

Case study on protecting personal information online as an influencer

Our client is a prominent fashion and luxury influencer boasting a substantial following of over 300,000+ on TikTok and 200,000+ on Instagram. Despite her notable success, she has unfortunately become the target of unwarranted attention, notably from users on the website Tattle.Life. This article will share light into how you can protect your personal information online as an influencer.

How can a business defend itself against defamation online

What happens when a business is being defamed online? Can anything be done about it or free speech is king? The following case study gives some answers to these questions by considering a typical situation of online defamation which small and medium size business often face.

How to overcome online defamation and restore your reputation

If you’re struggling to remove defamatory content posted about you online, or are seeking legal help regarding this issue, read the following case study to grasp how our firm cam help you.

The case of removal of search results from Google worldwide 

The first defamation injunction case in the UK against Google search results and blogs

What to do if you are falsely accused of rape

How dental clinics can effectively deal with fake and defamatory online reviews

A right to be forgotten for lawyers, doctors and other professionals

The concept of the right to be forgotten allows individuals to request the removal of their personal information from online platforms under certain circumstances. This includes data which refers to criminal convictions. However, a lingering question remains: can a professional person, such as a doctor, a lawyer or an accountant, have a ...

Case study of defamatory, out of context news articles

When a newspaper article is extracted from its original context, it has the potential to be manipulated to convey a defamatory message. This manipulation can occur either intentionally or unintentionally and may result in adverse consequences for the individuals involved. In such instances, it becomes crucial to contemplate the ramifications of distorting a statement's context, as it can be employed to unjustly depict

Defamation on Twitter by an anonymous user

How to remove fake reviews from TrustPilot

What to do if you have been defamed by the police

You might be able to sue the police for defamation if a police officer who is investigating a case against you, had made public her view that the allegations are true.

Defamation against a company and defamation against directors

What is defamation by innuendo

Defamation by innuendo refers to misleading implications in statements that can subtly damage a person's reputation without making direct accusations. The vast and rapid spread of information online, coupled with a tendency for sensationalism, makes such indirect defamation particularly harmful on the internet. Essentially, it's like whispering rumors, but on a global scale, where insinuations can be mistaken for truths.

What to do if someone is slandering your business on the internet

If you have recently suffered defamation by competitors or if someone is slandering your business, you might be able to do something about it but you will need to act fast.

Defamation during a demonstration

In this article, we look at a special case where a newspaper journalist from outside the UK is accused of defamation. Defamation means saying or writing something false about someone that harms their reputation. This case study shows how tricky it can be to take legal action in the UK against a newspaper that's based in another country. We'll talk about the different challenges, like dealing with

Cohen Davis win a defanation case against West Yorkshire Police

What matters most under English law of defamation, is the meaning attributed to a word, a sentence, or an article, by a reasonable reader, rather than the dictionary meaning of any word or phrase. It follows that under English law, defamation could be created by innuendo and a post could be defamatory even if it does not

How to stop a UK harasser from harassing someone in another country

What to do if your company has been a victim of electronic fraud

If your company has been a victim of electronic financial crime or a scam, it's imperative to act swiftly and decisively, as our client did in the following case study. Immediate action and expert guidance are crucial in mitigating the impact of the fraud and initiating the recovery process.

How do you stop someone from defaming you?

This case demonstrates a typical social media defamation case where with prompt action and the right legal support a case that could have lasted for years, was brought to a satisfactory outcome very promptly.

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Defamation on Twitter case

Defamation and the right to be forgotten

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Strategies and approaches for removing fake online reviews

In this case study, we explore the challenges faced by a small business suffering from defamatory online reviews and the strategic approach taken by a law firm to effectively remove fake online content. By examining the specific steps, legal tactics, and collaborative efforts employed, this article

How to remove an old conviction from the internet

What to do if Google shows news articles about your not guilty trial

It’s hard to conceive a more unjust scenario than when Google displays links to articles about an individual who, after years of legal proceedings following an arrest, was ultimately found not guilty.

Does Google have to delist news articles where the defendant was found not

Harassment by blackmail case study

Being a victim of sexual blackmail

In this case study, we discuss the situation of our client Joanna, (not her real name) a married accountant with two teenage children who found herself being blackmailed for sex by an ex-lover, Ian (not his real name). Joanna approached our law firm seeking help, and within just three days, we were able to successfully resolve the matter and free her from her blackmailer.

A successful case of ICO right to be forgotten appeal