Consequentials hearing in Lawrence & Ors v Associated
The High Court has made various orders in the misuse of private information actions brought by seven Claimants against the publisher of The Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, and the MailOnline website. Nicklin J… Read More »
Dyson v MGN: Libel trial begins
A 4-day hearing begins today in the High Court. The trial of Sir James Dyson’s libel claim against Mirror Group Newspapers will be heard by Mr Justice Jay this week. In July 2022, Nicklin J… Read More »
Lawrence & Ors v Associated privacy claims can go to trial
Misuse of private information actions brought by seven claimants against the publisher of The Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, and the MailOnline website can proceed to trial, the High Court has ruled. The seven… Read More »
Claims dismissed in libel and harassment actions in Miller & Power v Turner
In a judgment handed down on 8 November 2023, libel claims brought by Daniel Miller and Nina Power in respect of sixteen tweets and the content warning on an archive published by the artist Luke… Read More »
Net Benefit? The Online Safety Bill receives Royal Assent
On 26 October 2023, the Online Safety Bill received Royal Assent and became the Online Safety Act 2023. It has been a long time coming, with origins stretching back to the then Digital Secretary, Matt… Read More »
Therapist awarded £75,000 in defamation and harassment damages against former colleague
In a judgment handed down on 1 November 2023, a claim brought by a therapist, Siobhain Crosbie, against a former colleague, Caroline Ley, has been dismissed as wholly without merit. The decision saw Ms Ley… Read More »
Supreme Court to hear abuse of process appeal in Mueen-Uddin v SSHD
The appeal will examine various aspects of the abuse of process jurisdiction, including: the scope of the Hunter and Jameel abuse doctrines; the applicability of (and exceptions to) the ‘rule in Dingle’; and whether it… Read More »
Daedone & Ors v BBC
A one day case management hearing will take place before Nicklin J today in Daedone & Ors v BBC. The claim, in libel, data protection and misuse of private information, concerns an 11 part podcast… Read More »
Clarke v Guardian News & Media Ltd: Trial of Preliminary Issues
Today, the High Court will hear argument in a preliminary issue trial in a libel and data protection claim brought by the actor and producer Noel Clarke against the publisher of The Guardian newspaper and… Read More »
Ghenavat and others v Simon Lyons: Defendant ordered to pay £191,000 on account of costs
On 19 October 2023 His Honour Judge Lewis, sitting as a Judge of the High Court, made an Order for costs and other consequential matters in the case of Ghenavat and others v Simon Lyons. … Read More »
5RB tops rankings in Chambers & Partners
5RB are once again delighted to have top rankings in the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2024. Ranked as a Tier 1 set in Defamation/Privacy, our members have also been praised for their Data… Read More »
Heather Rogers KC
Words cannot adequately express our heartfelt loss at hearing the devastating news of the sudden death of Heather Rogers KC, our valued colleague, friend, and former member of chambers at both 5RB and 1 Brick Court…. Read More »
Ruling in corporate libel claims over links to former Kazakh President
In a judgment handed down today following a trial of preliminary issues, Johnson J provided rulings on the meanings conveyed by articles published in The Telegraph and on the openDemocracy website about UK company Jusan… Read More »
George v Cannell in the Supreme Court
On 17 October 2023, a two-day hearing starts before the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (Lord Hodge, Lord Hamblen, Lord Leggatt, Lord Burrows and Lord Richards) in the malicious falsehood case of George v… Read More »
Claimant awarded significant damages in Aaronson v Stones libel action
A US-based entrepreneur has been awarded £110,000 in damages after being accused on social media of being responsible for multiple rapes. The Claimant, Jack Aaronson, who works in the gay pornography industry and is also… Read More »
5RB and Hiscox panel on AI
In this joint event with Hiscox, 5RB’s Jonathan Barnes and Samuel Rowe will be speaking at the ‘Risks and Opportunities of Generative AI’ panel event on Wednesday 18 October from 18:00. As generative AI continues… Read More »
Former King of Spain wins claim
The former King of Spain, Juan Carlos de Borbon y Borbon, today succeeded in his application for a ruling that the English Court had no jurisdiction to hear the claim brought against him for harassment… Read More »
5RB named Tier 1 set in Defamation and privacy by The Legal 500
As the latest rankings from The Legal 500 have been released, 5RB and members have been recognised for their expertise, topping the list for Defamation and privacy, and recommended for Data Protection. Defamation and privacy… Read More »
Ghenavat and others v Simon Lyons: Defendant found liable in harassment
The director and shareholder of a property company has been held to have harassed his fellow director-shareholders after the breakdown of their company. His Honour Judge Lewis, sitting as a judge of the High Court,… Read More »
We welcome our newest tenant and pupils
Newest tenant We are delighted to announce Hannah Gilliland has been offered tenancy after the successful completion of her pupillage. She joins 5RB as the 35th member of chambers from 2nd October 2023. Her supervisors… Read More »