Client — a Ukrainian public figure and energy sector expert.

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Matter — representation of the client in a civil dispute concerning theprotection of honour, dignity, and business reputation arising from thedissemination of statements in the media that the client considered to be falseand damaging to his professional reputation.

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Role — the engagement included: analysing the disputed publications andtelevision broadcasts; distinguishing statements of fact from value judgments;developing the evidentiary basis demonstrating the falsity of the disseminatedinformation and the infliction of moral damage; identifying the appropriatedefendants among authors and media outlets; preparing the statement of claimand procedural documents; representing the client's interests in court; andcoordinating the legal and reputational strategy.

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Jurisdiction — Ukraine.

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Court — Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv.

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Practice — Dispute Resolution | Defamation & Reputation Management

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Status — the court proceedings are ongoing.

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Significance of the Matter— the case combinesthe protection of personal non-property rights with issues relating to freedomof expression, public interest, and the permissible limits of criticism ofpublic figures. A particular challenge was ensuring a balance between theclient's right to the protection of honour, dignity, and reputation and theright of the media and political opponents to the free expression of views.