Areas of work

Defamation

5RB is an undisputed leader in the field of defamation law and has an international reputation for its expertise in libel law and slander law in England and Wales. We have consistently been recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and can provide expertise and strength at every level of call for both claimants and defendants.

5RB is a set that furnishes “disciplined professionals who give extraordinarily thorough, speedy and practical advice.” Focusing heavily but not exclusively on defamation, privacy, human rights, IP and confidence matters, the set is perceived as the “gold standard for media-related work.” It is involved in some of the most appealing and intricate cases in the field.
Chambers and Partners

We are uniquely suited to understanding the requirements of both claimants and defendants in this complex area of law.