Defamation
Pre-Publication Review
Rapid vetting of articles, posts and campaigns to minimise defamation, misleading-conduct and related publication risk.
Concerns Notices — Pre-Action
Drafting and serving compliant concerns notices with clearly defined complaints, remedies and response timeframes.
Offers to Make Amends
Structuring offers, apologies, corrections, clarifications and takedowns to resolve disputes at an early stage.
Serious Harm Assessment
Evidence-led analysis of the serious harm threshold and strategy directed to establishing or defeating the claim.
Defamation Pleadings & Defence
Statements of claim, defences and replies tailored to the publication, imputations, audience and context.
Truth & Contextual Truth Strategy
Evidence planning, particulars and forensic strategy to support truth and contextual truth defences.
Qualified Privilege — Statutory & Common Law
Advice and defence strategy focused on reasonableness, interest, reciprocity and the circumstances of publication.
Public Interest Defence
Framing investigations, verification steps and editorial judgment to support a genuine public-interest publication process.
Innocent Dissemination & Intermediary Liability
Risk positioning and response strategy for hosts, platforms, moderators, website operators and other intermediaries.
Social Media & Online Reviews
Swift takedowns, platform complaints, de-indexing requests and management of defamatory online content.
Anonymous Posters & Identification
Preliminary discovery and related orders to identify anonymous publishers and link them to the publication.
Corrections, Apologies & Right of Reply
Practical remedies designed to mitigate damages, reduce escalation and protect reputation.
We also advise on publication risk, response strategy, serious harm, interlocutory steps, settlement architecture and reputation management.
Time-Based Fees
Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.
Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.Fixed or Staged Fees
Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.
Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements
Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.
Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.
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Our Legal Process
The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.
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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks
We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.
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Strategy & scope
We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.
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Evidence & preparation
We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.
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Resolution & updates
We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.