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May 19, 2026Following a series of Instagram posts, our client a well-respected social media influencer received threats of injunctive action relating to alleged defamatory content published online.
The opposing party demanded that our client remove the alleged defamatory material within 48 hours and provide a number of undertakings concerning future publications, together with payment of costs.
WYN Legal was instructed and, within hours, sent a robust response setting out that the opposing party had failed to:
- Properly comply with the Pre-Action Protocol for Media and Communications Claims;
- Properly identify or apply the legal test for defamation under the common law and section 1 of the Defamation Act 2013; and
- Avoid conduct which risked amounting to a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (“SLAPP”).
Despite initially adopting an aggressive approach, the opposing party quickly retreated and took no further action against our client.
As a result, our client retained all of their social media content across their channels.
Client Feedback
“We approached Pranav from WYN Legal in relation to a complex and highly stressful defamation matter affecting our business. From the outset, his professionalism and expertise were immediately clear. He took the time to fully understand the situation, carried out thorough due diligence, and provided clear, strategic advice at every stage. His knowledge of defamation law and the wider media landscape gave us complete confidence that we were in the right hands.
What stood out most was his communication. He was consistently responsive, kept us informed throughout, and explained each step in a way that was easy to understand, even in what was an unfamiliar and pressured situation. His calm and measured approach made a significant difference during what could otherwise have been an overwhelming experience.
We felt fully supported from start to finish and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone dealing with a sensitive reputational or defamation issue.”
