# Defamation Guard

> Defamation Guard is a UK-focused defamation-law information and solicitor referral service. Free case assessments help people understand their options and connect with specialist defamation solicitors. We are NOT a law firm and are NOT authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice.

Website: https://defamationguardlaw.com
Contact: https://defamationguardlaw.com/contact
Free case assessment: https://defamationguardlaw.com/case-evaluation

## Core Services

- [Defamation Law (UK)](https://defamationguardlaw.com/services/defamation-law): Information on UK defamation claims — libel, slander, damages assessment, and defence analysis.
- [Libel & Slander Claims](https://defamationguardlaw.com/services/libel-slander): Information on written (libel) and spoken (slander) defamation claims for individuals and businesses.
- [Online Defamation & Social Media](https://defamationguardlaw.com/services/online-defamation): Information on internet defamation including social media abuse, fake reviews, anonymous attacks, and platform takedowns.
- [Reputation Management (Legal)](https://defamationguardlaw.com/services/reputation-management): Information on legal approaches to protecting and restoring reputation, including crisis response and early intervention.
- [False Allegations & Malicious Communications](https://defamationguardlaw.com/services/false-allegations): Information on false criminal allegations, malicious communications, and harassment.
- [Injunctions & Content Removal](https://defamationguardlaw.com/services/injunctions-removal): Information on urgent legal action to stop ongoing defamation — interim injunctions, final injunctions, and court-ordered removal.
- [Corporate Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/services/corporate-defamation): Information on defamatory attacks on businesses including competitor disputes, trade libel, and malicious falsehood.
- [Pre-Action Protocols & Legal Notices](https://defamationguardlaw.com/services/pre-action-protocols): Information on pre-action correspondence — letters before action, cease and desist, settlement negotiations.

## Hub Pages

- [False Accusations](https://defamationguardlaw.com/false-accusations): Comprehensive guide to dealing with false accusations — workplace, online, and personal contexts.
- [Online Abuse](https://defamationguardlaw.com/online-abuse): Information on legal remedies for online abuse, cyberbullying, trolling, and harassment under UK law.
- [Individual Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/individual-defamation): How UK defamation law protects individuals from false and damaging statements.
- [Business Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/business-defamation): How UK defamation law protects businesses and corporate reputations.
- [International Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/international-defamation): Cross-border defamation claims, jurisdiction under s.9 Defamation Act 2013, and enforcement of foreign judgments.
- [Victim Support](https://defamationguardlaw.com/victim-support): Information for defamation victims — mental health resources, evidence guidance, funding options, and routes to legal help.
- [Privacy Claims](https://defamationguardlaw.com/privacy-claims): Misuse of private information, breach of confidence, data protection claims, and publication injunctions.
- [Defamation Emergency](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-emergency): Information on what to do in a defamation emergency — urgent injunctions and rapid content removal.

## Industry Verticals

- [Healthcare Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/healthcare-defamation): Information for doctors, nurses, dentists, and healthcare professionals facing false allegations and fake reviews.
- [Finance Sector Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/finance-defamation): Defamation information for financial professionals, banks, and regulated firms.
- [Education Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/education-defamation): Information for teachers, academics, and educational institutions facing false allegations.
- [Tech Industry Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/tech-defamation): Defamation information for technology companies, startups, and tech professionals.
- [E-commerce Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/ecommerce-defamation): Information for online businesses facing fake reviews, malicious competitors, and defamatory product claims.
- [SaaS Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/saas-defamation): Information for SaaS companies facing false reviews and competitor disparagement.
- [Property & Real Estate Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/property-defamation): Defamation information for property developers, estate agents, and landlords.
- [Review Site Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/review-site-defamation): Information on removing defamatory reviews from Google, Trustpilot, TripAdvisor, Glassdoor, and other platforms.

## Legal Information

- [Defamation Law Guide](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-law): Comprehensive overview of UK defamation law — the Defamation Act 2013, serious harm test, and available defences.
- [The Serious Harm Test Explained](https://defamationguardlaw.com/serious-harm-test): What the serious harm threshold means under s.1 Defamation Act 2013, key case law (Lachaux v Independent Print), and practical implications.
- [Norwich Pharmacal Orders Guide](https://defamationguardlaw.com/norwich-pharmacal-orders): How to identify anonymous online defamers through court orders — legal test, process, costs, and platform considerations.
- [How It Works](https://defamationguardlaw.com/how-it-works): Step-by-step guide to the defamation claims process from initial case assessment to resolution.
- [Fees & Funding](https://defamationguardlaw.com/fees): Transparent guide to defamation solicitor fees, CFAs, ATE insurance, and funding options.
- [FAQ](https://defamationguardlaw.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about UK defamation law, claims process, costs, and timelines.
- [Glossary](https://defamationguardlaw.com/glossary): Definitions of key defamation law terms — libel, slander, serious harm, qualified privilege, and more.
- [Defamation Comparisons](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-comparisons): Compare UK defamation law with US, EU, and Australian jurisdictions.
- [Solicitor Selection Checklist](https://defamationguardlaw.com/solicitor-selection-checklist): How to choose the right defamation solicitor for your case.

## Platform-Specific Guides

- [Trustpilot Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/trustpilot-defamation): Legal options for removing defamatory Trustpilot reviews — flagging process, cease and desist, court orders.
- [Google Reviews Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/google-reviews-defamation): Remove fake or defamatory Google reviews — flagging, legal routes, right to be forgotten.
- [LinkedIn Defamation](https://defamationguardlaw.com/linkedin-defamation): Protecting professional reputation from defamatory LinkedIn posts, comments, and recommendations.

## About

- [About Us](https://defamationguardlaw.com/about): The mission and values of Defamation Guard, an information and referral service.
- [About the Service](https://defamationguardlaw.com/team): How Defamation Guard's UK defamation-law information and specialist-solicitor referral service works.
- [Example Case Types](https://defamationguardlaw.com/case-results): Illustrative case types showing how specialist UK defamation solicitors approach content removal, settlements, and reputation restoration.
- [Example Scenarios](https://defamationguardlaw.com/testimonials): Illustrative scenarios, not testimonials from real clients.
- [Illustrative Scenarios](https://defamationguardlaw.com/success-stories): Illustrative defamation scenarios showing how specialist solicitors typically approach matters. Not real client outcomes.

## Location Pages

- [London](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-london)
- [Manchester](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-manchester)
- [Birmingham](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-birmingham)
- [Leeds](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-leeds)
- [Bristol](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-bristol)
- [Edinburgh](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-edinburgh)
- [Glasgow](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-glasgow)
- [Cardiff](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-cardiff)
- [Liverpool](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-liverpool)
- [Newcastle](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-newcastle)
- [Sheffield](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-sheffield)
- [Nottingham](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-nottingham)
- [Oxford](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-oxford)
- [Cambridge](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-cambridge)
- [Brighton](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-brighton)
- [Southampton](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-southampton)
- [York](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-york)
- [Reading](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-reading)
- [Exeter](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-exeter)
- [Belfast](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-belfast)
- [Plymouth](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-plymouth)
- [Norwich](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-norwich)
- [Coventry](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-coventry)
- [Leicester](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-leicester)
- [Sunderland](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-sunderland)
- [Wolverhampton](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-wolverhampton)
- [Stoke-on-Trent](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-stoke-on-trent)
- [Derby](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-derby)
- [Swansea](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-swansea)
- [Portsmouth](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-portsmouth)
- [Milton Keynes](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-milton-keynes)
- [Cheltenham](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-cheltenham)
- [Bath](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-bath)
- [Chelmsford](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-solicitors-chelmsford)

## Free Interactive Tools

- [Free Tools Hub](https://defamationguardlaw.com/tools): Free interactive legal tools for assessing defamation claims, estimating damages, and generating takedown requests.
- [Defamation Checker](https://defamationguardlaw.com/defamation-checker): Interactive assessment tool — answer questions to evaluate whether you may have a defamation claim.
- [Damages Calculator](https://defamationguardlaw.com/tools/damages-calculator): Estimate potential defamation damages based on UK court award bands.
- [Timeline Predictor](https://defamationguardlaw.com/tools/timeline-predictor): Estimate how long a UK defamation case might take from pre-action to resolution.
- [Takedown Generator](https://defamationguardlaw.com/tools/takedown-generator): Generate a professional content removal request letter tailored to your situation.
- [Risk Assessment Quiz](https://defamationguardlaw.com/tools/risk-quiz): Assess the strength of your potential defamation claim with our free quiz.
- [Claim Flowchart](https://defamationguardlaw.com/tools/claim-flowchart): Visualise the defamation claim process from start to finish.
- [Takedown Audit](https://defamationguardlaw.com/tools/takedown-audit): Audit defamatory content across platforms and assess removal options.

## Blog

Over 280 articles covering UK defamation law, online reputation, case law analysis, AI & technology, celebrity & media, professional guides, and practical guidance. See the full content index at [llms-full.txt](https://defamationguardlaw.com/llms-full.txt).

- [Blog Index](https://defamationguardlaw.com/blog)