Cases

Gazley v News Group Newspapers Ltd

Comment

As the Judge found, on its facts this case was a very unusual one. He rejected the suggestion made by the Claimant that "the outcome of this appeal has the potential to shape the course of defamation litigation for many years to come." Applying the Wraith factors, whether or not it is reasonable to instruct specialist solicitors will depend upon the particular facts of each case. The assessment of the reasonableness of the decision to choose specialist solicitors is to be judged objectively and, following Musa King, "toughly in accordance with CPR principles".

Areas of work

Defamation
Media Law

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