How did a lawyer from Belfast come to corner the market in international libel law? In this extract from his forthcoming book, From Holywood to Hollywood, Paul Tweed talks about the cases that helped make his name as the go-to lawyer for politicians, religious leaders and celebrities.
Listening to Michael Parkinson that evening, journalism, radio, and television in the England of the 1970s appeared to reflect an emerging dynamism, free-spiritedness, or even bolshiness of younger generations in northern England.
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.
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.
Social media has fueled a rise in defamation claims. But few lawyers are betting it is a growth industry.
Irish media lawyer Paul Tweed retained by former National Inquirer editor over new expose by Ronan Farrow.
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