Media
We understand that media can have a wide reach and influence our clients’ reputations not only in the moment of publication but for years to come. In an age of social media and fast-paced news, clients often face a trial by media, causing irreparable reputational damage. Our team has the flexibility to provide reactive and strategic advice to clients in preventing, managing and resolving these issues efficiently.
We provide advice and representation in both court proceedings and out-of-court settlements, with the aim of finding the best and fastest solution to protect the interest of the client. We have extensive experience and a proven track record in representing both natural persons and businesses in media litigation cases.
COBALT’s Media practice group assists clients to resolve problems arising in media. Regardless of the medium – be it newspapers, television, social media, podcasts – our team is experienced in a variety of media disputes with a particular focus on defamation and reputation management, data protection and freedom of expression.
Our Media practice group not only assists clients with media disputes but also provides expert legal guidance to media service providers. Whether you provide traditional media services or operate a video-sharing platform, our team will help you navigate the complexities of regulatory landscapes.
Key areas where we can help include:
- Out-of-court problem solving – strategic advice on handling issues regarding media and publications on social platforms and assisting in reaching an out-of-court solution.
- Advising on risks when publishing content – advising on risks associated with publishing content about other people or businesses.
- Disputes – representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings concerning media torts, including defamation, publication of false information, invasion of privacy and Anti-SLAPP proceedings.
- Regulatory guidance – providing legal advice to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the media sector.
There is no standard solution in media disputes, and each individual case requires a tailor-made solution based on the details. It is the long-term and extensive experience of our media disputes team that helps us find the best individual strategy for each specific situation. Whether that means going to court or reaching an amicable agreement in cooperation with the publisher, the aim is to find the fastest and most optimal solution.
Explore the links below to gain more insight into the legal areas in which our attorneys can provide you with expert support and guidance:
