Full coverage: defamation

Libel proceedings have been lodged in the High Court in Dublin by the Spanish businessman who has hired reputation specialists Gateley/Tweed to represent him.

The German entrepreneur Christian Angermayer wears many hats. He is an investor, film enthusiast, and psychedelics proselytiser with business links to controversial Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel. So why is he and the tech firm Northern Data suing Twitter?

Conor Brady, former editor of The Irish Times, is developing a new tech solution with his son that aims to save newsrooms millions in defamation cases. Plus, Caliber AI may also be an attractive product for social media giants who find themselves in the courts for statements posted on their respective platforms.

Motivational guru Tony Robbins is the latest celebrity plaintiff to target the Irish headquarters of a global social media company. Belfast defamation lawyer Paul Tweed is fighting the case once again.

Billionaire financier Dermot Desmond claims the publication of the Panama Papers wrongly linked him to rogue transactions and breached his privacy. A looming High Court battle will test Ireland’s embryonic privacy laws, as well as journalistic privilege.

Social media has fueled a rise in defamation claims. But few lawyers are betting it is a growth industry.