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Defamation Law Specialists

Expert defamation law specialists providing global representation in defamation cases. Protecting clients’ reputations from libel, slander, and online attacks worldwide.
Summary

Protecting Your Reputation, Globally

Our defamation law specialists serve clients across the globe, combatting, containing, and eliminating false accusations, malicious statements, and online attacks. We seek effective remedies for their devastating consequences on your personal and professional life, and for your loved ones, colleagues, and employees.

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In today’s media-driven world, controversy spreads rapidly, and the lives of celebrities, high-profile individuals, and major businesses can quickly become the center of intense public scrutiny. When facing or preparing for a media crisis, you need defamation law specialists with a proven track record in handling complex and sensitive matters with discretion and expertise.

At Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, our defamation law specialists excel in managing media crises, shaping the narrative of emerging stories, and preventing the publication or dissemination of defamatory content. We leverage our extensive experience working alongside professionals in cybersecurity, investigations, public relations, and crisis communications to deliver a strategic, well-rounded approach to reputation protection.

Our firm serves clients in Malta and internationally. We understand that your global reputation is invaluable. False accusations, malicious statements, and online attacks can have lasting consequences. Our team of defamation law specialists is dedicated to protecting your rights, stopping the spread of defamatory or private information, and restoring your good name.

Freedom of Speech vs Privacy Rights

Balancing freedom of speech with individual privacy rights is crucial. Defamation law specialists provide the legal protection necessary to safeguard reputations, while the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) offers additional safeguards against the unlawful sharing of personal data.

Defamation Situations

Our firm assists clients with assessing and managing all forms of defamatory situations worldwide, including:

  • Libel: Written defamation in articles, social media posts, and online publications.
  • Slander: Spoken defamation, including false verbal statements.
  • Online Defamation: Cyber libel, cyber slander, and other online attacks.
  • Reputation Management: Proactive strategies to protect and enhance your digital presence.
  • Defamation Lawsuits: Filing and defending against defamation claims.
  • Content Removal and Suppression: Legal action to remove or suppress defamatory content.

Global Reach of Our Defamation Law Specialists

Online defamation can quickly spread across borders, turning local incidents into international crises. Our global network of defamation law specialists enables us to take swift, coordinated action across multiple jurisdictions. We regularly engage with international media platforms and legal systems, ensuring no defamatory act is beyond our reach.

Our International Defamation Law Practice

Our defamation law specialists bring extensive international experience, offering services such as:

  • Content Removal and De-Listing: Removing unlawfully prejudicial or undesirable information from search engines.
  • Right of Reply: Invoking your right to respond to false or misleading publications.
  • Content Takedown: Managing the removal of defamatory content.
  • Data Protection Complaints: Filing complaints with data protection authorities to safeguard personal data.

Reputation Management Services

Beyond crisis management, our defamation law specialists offer proactive reputation management services to help individuals, businesses, and organizations maintain a positive image. Our clients include corporate leaders, public figures, and those under heightened media scrutiny.

Contact Our Defamation Law Specialists

At Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, your reputation is our priority. Whether you are facing a media attack or proactively safeguarding your image, our expert defamation law specialists are ready to advise and protect you.

Contact Chetcuti Cauchi today for a confidential consultation.

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What success sounds like,from our clients

Managing multiple brand pages on Facebook and Instagram is essential to our business visibility. When access to our accounts was unexpectedly lost following a breach, we faced total operational paralysis. Chetcuti Cauchi’s legal team provided structured, strategic support—guiding us through Meta’s opaque processes and securing full recovery of all our pages. Their responsiveness, discretion, and expertise were exactly what we needed.

Managing Partner, Internation Professional Services Group

We were very impressed by the professionalism and effectiveness of the support provided by Chetcuti Cauchi. With the guidance of Dr Danielle, we were able to engage Facebook regarding our locked account. Thanks to her legal insight and persistence, our Facebook Business account and brand pages were successfully reinstated. We’re truly grateful for the firm's strategic and responsive service.

Managing Director, Leading Maritime Business
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