Protecting Your Reputation and Fundamental Rights
In an age of instant communication and social media, risks to reputation and honour are widespread and can have devastating personal and professional consequences.
Cornet Vincent Ségurel leverages its expertise in press and media criminal law to support public officials, business leaders and private individuals in defending their interests or asserting their freedom of expression, in particular in relation to:
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Attacks on honour and reputation: defamation, public insult and disparagement;
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Infringements of privacy: violation of image rights, invasion of privacy and disclosure of confidential information;
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Specific offences: incitement to hatred or violence, glorification of crimes and dissemination of false information.
Advisory and Prevention
We provide upstream support to secure your communication and publication projects. Our legal analysis makes it possible to assess potential criminal risks associated with statements, articles or public positions prior to publication, enabling you to exercise your freedom of expression with confidence and legal certainty.
We also assist individuals and organisations considering legal action for damages. Our expertise allows us to assess the appropriateness of filing a complaint, analyse the prospects of success and define the most suitable litigation strategy for your situation.
Defence
We represent individuals and organisations facing allegations arising from statements made in the press, online or on social media. Our experience enables us to deploy all defence mechanisms available under the French Law of 29 July 1881 on freedom of the press, including the defence of truth, good faith and immunities attached to certain public functions. We defend the legitimate exercise of freedom of expression while ensuring effective protection against criminal proceedings.
Acting for Claimants
We support victims of defamatory or insulting statements and privacy violations in bringing legal proceedings. Our objective is to secure compensation for the harm suffered—whether moral, professional or economic—and to put an end to unlawful publications. We act swiftly to protect your reputation and limit the dissemination of harmful content.
Expertise Tailored to Contemporary Challenges
Press and media criminal law involves significant procedural specificities, including short limitation periods and strict formal requirements. Our in-depth knowledge of this technical area enables us to act effectively and promptly, whether before criminal courts or in urgent interim proceedings.
Our presence in Paris allows us to appear regularly before the 17th Criminal Chamber of the Paris Judicial Court, the court specialising in press offences, ensuring proximity and responsiveness in the handling of your matters.
We also take into account extra-judicial dimensions such as media crisis management, communication strategy and online reputation protection.
Your Partner in Protecting Your Reputation
Whether you are a public official exposed to political criticism, a business leader facing media scrutiny or a private individual who is the victim of defamation, Cornet Vincent Ségurel mobilises its expertise to defend your honour, your reputation and your interests.
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