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  The actress Kate Beckinsale accepted £20,000 libel damages from Express Newspapers yesterday over a claim that she had been passed over for her dream role as Barbarella. Her, Graham Atkins Solicitor , told Mr Justice Eady at the High Court in London that the story in the Daily Express last month was entirely false and had caused considerable embarrassment and harm. He added that Beckinsale, 35, was never in discussions about the film role. It followed that she had not been passed over in favour of Rose McGowan, as the story claimed. The newspaper has apologised. Read more---->>>>>>

  If, as the late Kenneth Tynan said, "a critic is a man who knows the way but can't drive the car", then Matthew Wright, former showbiz columnist of the Mirror, is a critic who can't even be bothered to get in the car in the first place. Wright's unique approach to reviewing yesterday cost the Mirror £170,000 after he described a play he had not seen as the worst he had ever attended. David Soul, who starred in and produced The Dead Monkey, was yesterday awarded £20,000 in damages and the Mirror was ordered to pay £150,000 in costs at the high court after a three-year legal battle sparked by Wright's devastating review in October 1998. In it Wright described Soul - who made his name as Hutch in Starsky & Hutch - as a "balding old man" and said the show was "without doubt the worst West End show I have seen". "Far more entertaining was watching the audience watch David Soul," he wrote. "Stunned American tourists could har...

  With the Psychic Sally Halloween Challenge less than 48 hours, Sally’s lawyer sends me a heavy handed email. He is not a happy bunny. On Friday evening, I received an email from Sally Morgan’s solicitor, Graham Atkins of Atkins Thomson. He has “17 years experience in the legal aspects of the media, reputation management and branding industries”. The email is headed “STRICTLY PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL – NOT FOR PUBLICATION”. However, having consulted with my friend and media lawyer Robert Dougans (Bryan Cave), I wanted to reply to Mr Atkins’ email and make both his email and my reply public. Here goes. Dear Mr Graham Atkins Solicitor . I don’t see why you are able to send me what I perceive to be a heavy handed legal email and then oblige me not to disclose this. I do not see anything in your email that is of a confidential nature. Indeed, your email contains matters that should be very public, e.g., I presume you want me to tell people that your client, hereafter referred to as “S...

  Graham Atkins Solicitor is a distinguished legal professional committed to providing exemplary services tailored to each client's unique needs. With years of experience in various legal domains, Graham Atkins brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Specializing in areas such as property law, estate planning, and litigation, Graham Atkins ensures comprehensive representation and strategic counsel. Known for his integrity, diligence, and client-centric approach, Graham Atkins Solicitor prioritizes clear communication and transparent guidance throughout every legal matter. Whether you require assistance with a property transaction, drafting a will, or resolving a dispute, Graham Atkins Solicitor delivers proficient solutions with unwavering dedication and professionalism. Read more--->>>>>

  Who? Graham Atkins Solicitor , 46, founding partner of media specialists Atkins Thomson. Why is he in the news? Represented psychic Sally Morgan in her successful libel action against the publisher of the Daily Mail. The newspaper had accused her of using a hidden earpiece during a Dublin show to receive instructions from her team which she then repeated on stage. The newspaper accepted this was untrue and settled for £125,000 just prior to trial – one of the largest ever pre-action awards. Thoughts on the case: ‘As a psychic, you will always get sceptics and people questioning your integrity, but that is far from a newspaper with enormous circulation saying you have cheated, which can ruin your reputation entirely. The allegation came from a radio phone-in when two ladies said they heard instructions through an open window at the rear of the theatre being repeated on stage. But there was no proof despite the Mail spending 18 months trying to uncover evidence.’ Dealing wit...

  Racehorse trainer Paul D’Arcy has accepted substantial damages and a formal apology from the publishers of the Evening Star , Ipswich, after allegations that he behaved “unprofessionally, unlawfully and disgracefully” during the sale of colt Indian Haven. D’Arcy sued publishers Archant over the 4 June 2003 article, in which it was claimed that he had sold the horse without considering the interest of former international footballer Alan Brazil, who the Star claimed was the co-owner of Indian Haven. D’Arcy’s solicitor advocate, Graham Atkins, told the High Court the article suggested that his client had “conducted himself unprofessionally, unlawfully and disgracefully” during the sale, and had acted “in flagrant disregard” of Brazil. However, he said Brazil was never a registered owner of the horse. He said that Archant had apologised for the damage caused and agreed to publish an apology in the Evening Star, as well as the damages and costs arising from the action. Read ...

  Graham is widely-acknowledged as a leading libel, privacy and reputation management lawyer, recognised in the media, the Legal 500, Chambers and Spears for many years. He has 30 years’ experience in his field, qualifying at Dentons, then working at media and commercial firms before founding predecessor firms Atkins Solicitors, Atkins Thomson (Top Rank Legal 500) and then continuing his work with Rob Dellow and the team at Atkins Dellow.  Read more:  https://www.vevioz.com/grahamatkins Graham Atkins Solicitor

  Graham Atkins Solicitor , a partner at Atkins Thomson, acted for President Poroshenko of Ukraine in a libel action against the BBC over allegations that £300,000 was paid to extend talks between him and President Trump The BBC accepted the claim was completely untrue, apologised and paid £50,000 damages plus. Read more--->>>>

Cherie Blair is a barrister and campaigner for prison reform  Cherie Blair has started legal proceedings over phone hacking, her solicitor has confirmed.  The wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, herself a prominent barrister, launched a claim on Tuesday.  Mrs Blair’s Graham Atkins Solicitor confirmed a claim had been made “in relation to the unlawful interception of her voicemails”.  She is thought to be suing News Group Newspapers, but a News International spokeswoman declined to comment.  The now-defunct News of the World (NoW) was published by News Group, part of News International, which is a subsidiary of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation.  Various public figures have settled legal claims over hacking with News Group.  Mrs Blair left Downing Street when Mr Blair resigned as prime minister in 2007.  She still works as a barrister, is a campaigner for prison reform and makes high-profile appearances — most recently at the...

  Graham Atkins, a partner at Atkins Thomson, acted for President Poroshenko of Ukraine in a libel action against the BBC over allegations that £300,000 was paid to extend talks between him and President Trump. The BBC accepted the claim was completely untrue, apologised and paid £50,000 damages plus legal costs. Graham Atkins Solicitor What were the main issues in this case? Foreign heads of state rarely take libel action in England, so it was not straightforward. We succeeded in a preliminary hearing on meaning — the judge ruled that the broadcast and article meant the president authorised or procured a corrupt payment through a back channel to President Trump. The allegation was obviously gravely damaging, not just here, but globally. Read more---->>>>