About Defamation Guard
A UK-focused information and referral service that helps you understand defamation law and connects you with independent specialist solicitors when appropriate.
Defamation Guard is not a law firm
Defamation Guard is not authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We are an information and referral service. We do not provide legal advice or representation. Any legal advice on your case is provided by the independent solicitor you choose to instruct — not by us. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice.
Why the service exists
Most people facing defamation — false allegations online, damaging reviews, malicious posts, media publications — do not know where to start. Defamation law is technical, specialist defamation solicitors are hard to find, and the strict one-year limitation period means the wrong first step is costly.
Defamation Guard exists to bridge that gap. We publish accessible information about how UK defamation law actually works, and we operate a free case-assessment form. If your situation looks like it merits legal advice, we can put you in touch with an independent specialist defamation solicitor.
We do not act as your solicitor and we do not provide legal advice. The solicitor you are introduced to is regulated by the SRA in their own right. Their engagement, advice and fees are between you and them.
Clarity
Plain-English information about UK defamation law
Independence
Introductions to independent specialist solicitors
Transparency
Honest about what we do and do not do
No Cost
Information and case assessments are free
UK Defamation Law Focus
Our information is written with UK law in mind — principally the Defamation Act 2013, the Civil Procedure Rules of England and Wales, and how UK courts apply defamation law to modern digital communications.
Online Harm Focus
Our information covers the unique features of online defamation, including how UK courts approach content removal, platform liability, and the rapid spread of harmful content across social media.
Publisher & Platform Context
The specialist solicitors we work with have experience dealing with major publishers, news organisations, and social media platforms — including their internal processes and how legal pressure is best applied.
Cross-Border Context
Defamation frequently crosses borders. Our information explains the jurisdictional issues that arise, and the solicitors we introduce you to can advise on international enforcement where relevant.
How the service is designed
Reader-First Information
We write for people, not for lawyers. Our aim is to make defamation law understandable without pretending to be a substitute for legal advice.
Independent Referrals
When you ask for an introduction, we refer to independent specialist defamation solicitors. They advise you directly under their own SRA authorisation.
Transparency
We are upfront that Defamation Guard is not a law firm, does not give legal advice, and does not act for you. The referred solicitor sets their own fees.
Confidentiality
Reputation matters are sensitive. We handle the case-assessment information you provide in line with our privacy policy and only share it with a referred solicitor with your consent.
Free at the Point of Use
There is no charge for using the information on this site or for a case assessment. Any fees you agree with a referred solicitor are between you and that solicitor.
How Defamation Guard works
Defamation Guard operates as an information and referral service. Here is exactly what that means in practice.
Information
Plain-English information about UK defamation law — not legal advice.
GDPR Compliant
Your data is handled in line with UK GDPR and our privacy policy.
Referrals
Introductions to independent specialist defamation solicitors regulated by the SRA in their own right.