Defence and proceedings in defamation, malicious accusation, breach of the presumption of innocence, the right to be forgotten and online reputation.
Our approach
Information-related criminal law combines the Act of 29 July 1881, the specific rules governing electronic communications (LCEN, GDPR) and short deadlines (a three-month limitation period). Each case calls for the immediate legal characterisation of the facts so that the time limit is not lost.
Recent cases
- Interim relief obtained ordering the removal of content damaging the reputation of a public figure.
- Decisions obtained in public defamation and invasion of privacy matters for company executives and public figures.
- Defamation proceedings brought to protect the reputation of a leading influencer.
Who we assist
- Individuals publicly defamed or insulted
- Legal entities (companies) whose reputation has been harmed
- Persons under investigation seeking to defend themselves
- Persons seeking the de-indexing or removal of content
Firm insights
Areas of practice
- Public and non-public defamation (Act of 29 July 1881)
- Malicious accusation (Article 226-10 of the Criminal Code)
- Breach of the presumption of innocence (Article 9-1 of the Civil Code)
- Public and non-public insult
- Right to be forgotten and de-indexing (GDPR, Article 17)
- Online reputation: removal of content, identification of anonymous authors
- Action against media outlets and platforms (Article 6 of the LCEN)
Criminal law emergencies
Guaranteed call-back within one hour during business hours.
Switchboard: +33 1 55 27 93 93
Emergencies (mobile and WhatsApp): +33 6 42 29 81 44
Email: mehdy@kadri-avocat.com
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