SMB clients ITN and Channel 4 win libel claim against James Dyson

31st October 2022

Louis Charalambous Partner Media and Communications Disputes +44 020 3206 2700 Email Louis
Emma Linch Partner Dispute Resolution +44 20 3206 2766 Email Emma

As reported by Reuters today, SMB’s clients ITN and Channel 4 have successfully defeated a claim for libel brought by Sir James Dyson relating to a report on Channel 4 News on 10 February 2022.

You can see the judgment here.

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SMB clients ITN and Channel 4 win libel claim against James Dyson

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