John Farrell - Partner
Experience
- Dealing with pre and post publication issues relating to the print media, television and radio
- Acting for an Arab Daily Newspaper in respect of defamation claims arising from publication (including those involving allegations related to terrorism)
- Advising individuals and companies in respect of their claims again in the print media, internet and television including advice on terms of complaints to the PCC and other regulatory bodies
- Advising individuals in respect of claims in respect of defamatory statements contained within biographies and offending pictures in a tabloid magazine
- Advising public bodies (see clients) in respect of publication and broadcasts relating to the performance of these bodies and the discharge of their public duties and criticisms of their officers and Employees
- Defending claims against companies, individuals and public bodies relating to slander and publication where an officer or employee have been accused of the making of defamatory statements in the media
- Acting for a PR agency in respect of public and financial statements they issued in respect of a Premiership Football Club including specific allegations against the Board in terms of administration and management of the club
- Acting for individuals and companies in respect of disputes arising from cyber squatting, cyber-jacking and publication of defamatory material on websites both in the UK and the US
Significant reported cases
- Syed Al Fagi v HH Saudi Research & Marketing (UK) Ltd (2001) (Court of Appeal)
Clients
- Individuals
- Companies
- Independent Radio Station
- Professional Firms
- Public Bodies (including Local Authorities, NHS Trusts and Charitable organisations)
- Acting for professional firms including Solicitors and Public Relations Agencies
- Acting for an Arab Publishing House
- Acting for the insurers of the above
Professional
- 1993 Qualified in England and Wales
- 1994 Diploma in EU Law
- Providing a series of seminars on Defamation and Media Liability and Broadcasting Issues to an independent radio station
Publications
- Presentations to Insured's and Insurers and media companies in respect of media liability issues
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- British Insurance Law Association
- Forum of Insurance Lawyers
- The Chartered Insurance Institute of London
Office
London
Telephone
020 7877 8346
