Coleen Rooney succeeds in truth defence in Vardy v Rooney
Rebekah Vardy’s libel claim against Coleen Rooney was dismissed today by the High Court, as judgment was handed down following the high-profile trial that took place in May. Ms Vardy brought the claim over a… Read More »
Court of Appeal upholds decision to strike out libel claim as an abuse
The Court of Appeal yesterday handed down judgment in Mueen-Uddin v Secretary of State for the Home Department, dismissing by a majority the appeal from the decision of Sir Andrew Nicol whereby he struck out… Read More »
Andrew Caldecott QC takes up Associate Membership of 5RB
After a long and distinguished career as a full-time practitioner and former head of chambers at 1 Brick Court, Andrew Caldecott QC is to take up Associate Membership of Chambers with effect from 31 July… Read More »
Court of Appeal dismisses Guardian’s appeal in Duke of Edinburgh’s will case
Judgment has been handed down today by The Master of the Rolls, the President of the Queen’s Bench Division and Lady Justice King dismissing the appeal of Guardian News and Media challenging the decision to… Read More »
Conference5RB update
If you or your colleagues have not yet registered, please be prompt. Few places remain as we near the capacity of the venue. Register here for the conference To all of you who have registered,… Read More »
Court of Appeal hands down judgment in George v Cannell
Judgment in George v Cannell was handed down by the Court of Appeal today. The Claimant’s appeal was allowed by Underhill, Warby and Snowden LLJ. The decision provides certainty as to the construction of s.3… Read More »
Contemnor in online harassment case sentenced to six months
In a hearing in the High Court this week, Oliver Mills-Nanyn was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, suspended for a period of two years for breaches of undertakings to the court. Mr Mills-Nanyn had previously… Read More »
Appeal in Riley v Murray
The appeal in the libel case of Riley v Murray begins tomorrow. In a judgment in December 2021 Rachel Riley won damages of £10,000 for libel against Laura Murray. The claim concerned a tweet posted… Read More »
Appeal over exclusion of press from Prince Philip’s will court case
The Master of the Rolls, the President of the Queen’s Bench Division and Lady Justice King are hearing the Guardian’s appeal challenging the decision to exclude press from the hearing in September 2021 that the… Read More »
Conference5RB workshop preview
Conference5RB will be held on 29 September 2022. Over the coming weeks we will feature snippets of the workshop sessions offered at this year’s conference. Presenters Adam Wolanski QC, Gervase de Wilde and Gemma McNeil-Walsh… Read More »
The Lawyer Awards: litigation team of the year
The media litigation team at Wiggin, instructing Andrew Caldecott QC, Godwin Busuttil and David Hirst, won Litigation Team of the Year at last night’s Awards hosted by The Lawyer magazine. The award recognised the team’s… Read More »
Duke of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd: preliminary issue judgment handed down
The High Court has today handed down judgment on several preliminary issues in a libel claim brought by the Duke of Sussex against Associated Newspapers Limited over an article published in February 2022 in the Mail… Read More »
5RB and members shortlisted in Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022
5RB is strongly represented in Legal 500’s forthcoming Bar Awards 2022 in the Media and Arts and Technology and Data categories. 5RB is shortlisted for Media and the Arts set of the year and for… Read More »
Tilley brothers reporting restriction lifted
HHJ Christine Henson QC, sitting at Lewes County Court in Hove, yesterday lifted an order made under s45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, which had forbidden the media from identifying George… Read More »
5RB recruiting third six pupil
Due to an increasingly high volume of work, 5RB are seeking to recruit a third six pupil, with a view to tenancy. 5RB is the leading set specialising in all areas of media and communications… Read More »
Libel claim in Haviland v Lownie is dismissed
A judgment dismissing a claim in libel brought against The Andrew Lownie Literary Agency Ltd (the First Defendant) and its owner, the historian, writer and literary agent Andrew Lownie (the Second Defendant), was today handed… Read More »
Pre-Trial Review in Millett v Corbyn
Mr Justice Nicklin will on Monday hear the pre-trial review (PTR) of a libel action brought by a blogger, Richard Millett, against the Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP. The 15-day trial is listed to begin… Read More »
5RB Barristers appear in Gibraltar public inquiry
The First Preliminary Hearing in the Inquiry into the Retirement of the Former Commissioner of Police was held today in Gibraltar. The Inquiry was established by the Governor of Gibraltar, His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir… Read More »
Duke of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd: trial of preliminary issues
Today the High Court will hear argument in a Preliminary Issue Trial in a libel claim brought by the Duke of Sussex over articles published in the Mail on Sunday and on MailOnline. Mr Justice Nicklin… Read More »
New Gatley published
The latest edition of the leading defamation textbook Gatley on Libel and Slander was published on 27 May. The book offers comprehensive, up to date, coverage of English law on the topic. It features new… Read More »