We live in a society in which we are constantly surrounded by news, gossip, speculation and innuendo through many different mediums.

The days when we depended for our information solely on our newspapers, TV and radio have long since gone. Now we are just as likely to hear via websites, blogs, emails, mobile phone texts and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

While there are many undoubted benefits to these advances in technology, there are also dangers. One of the most serious and potentially costly is the greater risk that people will be libelled.

Our professional experience shows that no area of life is more susceptible than politics, both national and local.

Kirwans’ Political Unit, headed by our Senior Partner David Kirwan, provides a unique combination of services including:

• The highest quality legal advice based on many years experience working on defamation claims involving individuals, companies and large organisations
• An intricate knowledge of our political clients’ requirements due to David Kirwans extensive experience in the political arena. David was a Wirral Borough Councillor for many years and contested the 2010 General election as an Independent in Wirral West.
• Acting swiftly to ensure that any defamatory material is not left unaddressed. This may include undertaking home visits and in certain cases a no win no fee arrangement may be available.
• Specialist advice to ensure that you and your reputation are fully protected should there be media interest in your case

For further information please contact David Kirwan at dkirwan@kirwanssolicitors.co.uk or 0845 525 035