Defamation Help for Businesses
Specialist legal protection for businesses facing false allegations, fake reviews, competitor attacks, and reputational damage. We understand the commercial impact and act swiftly to protect your interests.
The Commercial Impact of Defamation
For businesses, defamation isn't just a reputational issue—it's a financial one. Under the Defamation Act 2013, businesses must demonstrate "serious financial loss" to bring a claim, which makes early evidence preservation and strategic action essential. Our specialist solicitors understand both the legal requirements and the commercial realities of protecting your business.
Fake Reviews & Ratings
Malicious reviews on Google, Trustpilot, Glassdoor, or industry platforms designed to damage your business reputation and deter customers.
Competitor Attacks
False claims made by competitors in advertising, industry forums, or sales pitches to divert your customers and undermine your market position.
Former Employee Claims
Disgruntled ex-staff making false allegations online, to media, or to your clients about your business practices or work environment.
Trade Libel
False statements about the quality, safety, or legitimacy of your products or services causing measurable financial loss.
Director Defamation
Personal attacks on directors or executives that reflect on and damage the company's reputation and stakeholder confidence.
Media Misrepresentation
Inaccurate or biased reporting in trade publications, news outlets, or online media that harms your commercial reputation.
Our Approach for Business Clients
Rapid Assessment
We evaluate the defamatory content, its reach, and the evidence of financial impact within 24 hours.
Evidence Preservation
We secure and document all evidence before it can be deleted or modified.
Strategic Response
We recommend the most effective course of action—from pre-action letters to urgent injunctions.
Resolution & Recovery
We pursue removal, corrections, damages, and ongoing monitoring to prevent recurrence.
Why Businesses Choose Defamation Guard
- Experience with corporate defamation and trade libel
- Understanding of platform removal processes
- Strategic approach minimising business disruption
- Coordinated legal and commercial response
- Confidential handling protecting brand reputation
- Transparent fixed-fee options for corporate clients