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BBC Panorama
Carter-Ruck advised an LSE student who participated in a visit to North Korea, which found itself at the centre of a much-publicised row between the LSE and the BBC.
The student and her father were represented by Isabel Martorell
See below links for further reports on the matter:
The Guardian - BBC denies endangering students with undercover visit to North Korea
Daily Mail - Students put at risk for an ego-boosting stunt
The Telegraph - Risking students' lives in North Korea was worth it, says BBC
BBC World News
Carter-Ruck Partner Isabel Martorell was interviewed by Zeinab Badawi on BBC World News Today, discussing the privacy proceedings brought in France following the taking of paparazzi photographs of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge while on holiday there last year.
Fresh Consulting and Support Limited – Libel success against London Borough of Hillingdon
Fresh Consulting and Support Limited, a company which provides computer services and products to schools and businesses, has succeeded in its libel complaint against the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Fresh Consulting were advised by Nigel Tait and Zoe Brocket
Click here to read the Statement in Open Court
CJC Working Group report published
The Working Group commissioned by the Civil Justice Council (of which Alasdair Pepper was a member) has now published its final report.
Sarah Hermitage
The Court of Appeal has refused Tanzanian businessman Reginald Mengi permission to appeal Mr Justice Bean’s dismissal of his libel claim against Sarah Hermitage. Lord Justice Maurice Kay concluded that Mr Justice Bean had “disbelieved and rejected” the evidence adduced by Mr Mengi.
Andrew Stephenson, Dominic Garner and Helena Shipman acted for Sarah Hermitage under a conditional fee agreement
BT
Carter-Ruck is pleased to announce that it has been appointed to BT’s network of external advisers.
Sir Benjamin Slade - libel success against local Council
Sir Benjamin Slade has received a full apology over false allegations which were published on the website of Sedgemoor District Council concerning an application to hold a festival on Sir Benjamin’s land at Maunsel House in Somerset, which is a venue for weddings and festivals.
Claire Gill represented Sir Benjamin
Click here for the Council’s apology
See article
Click here to read the Telegraph's coverage of the case
British claimant in libel success against French newspaper
Nicola Takieddine has received an apology and a sum in damages from the French language daily newspaper, Libération.
Ruth Collard and Dominic Garner acted for Ms Takieddine on a conditional fee basis
Click here to read the Statement in open Court
Hedge fund founder secures privacy injunction and £50,000 in damages
Elena Ambrosiadou, founder and CEO of the IKOS hedge fund, has succeeded in her privacy claim against her estranged husband Martin Coward.
Ms Ambrosiadou is represented by Nigel Tait, Isabel Martorell and Lucy Middleton
Click here to read the press release and Statement in Open Court
Partner Andrew Stephenson comments on access to justice in libel cases
In a Times article by Alex Wade "Will costs reforms end access to justice for those without means?" (17 January 2013) Andrew Stephenson explains how new legislation may mean that defendants such as Sarah Hermitage will not be able to get the legal representation their cases deserve and need.
John Yates in libel victory against Met Police Commissioner
Former Assistant Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Yates has succeeded in his libel complaint against Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe.
Mr Yates was represented by Ruth Collard and Luke Staiano
Click here to read the Daily Mail's coverage of the case
News of the World phone hacking success
Carter-Ruck has successfully settled claims on behalf of victims of News of the World phone hacking, with each client obtaining a substantial sum in damages.
Adam Ingram
The Sunday Times has reported the settlement of a libel action brought by Adam Ingram, the former Labour MP and Minister of State.
Sally Bercow defends libel claim
Carter-Ruck is representing Sally Bercow, the wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons, in libel proceedings brought by Lord McAlpine of West Green.
Mrs Bercow is being represented by Nigel Tait and Rebecca Toman
Click here to read more on the Telegraph website
Carter-Ruck Associate Stevie Loughrey quoted in The Times regarding reform of contempt laws
On 26 November 2012 Associate Stevie Loughrey was quoted in an article by Times Legal Editor, Frances Gibb, regarding reforming contempt laws to make them relevant in the internet age.
Click here to view the article
