Dr Anton van Dellen represented Alan Waller in relation to the Dyson report.
Lord Dyson has described in considerable detail the way in which Mr Martin Bashir of the BBC commissioned fake bank statements. These documents purported to show payments by Penfolds Consultants and News International into the bank account of Alan Waller, a former employee of Earl Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother. Lord Dyson stated that Mr Bashir showed the documents to Earl Spencer on a date early in September 1995. Lord Dyson concluded that by showing Earl Spencer the fake Waller statements and informing him of their contents, Mr Bashir deceived and induced him to arrange a meeting with Princess Diana. The BBC has offered Alan Waller a full apology. Dr Anton van Dellen represented Alan Waller in relation to the Dyson report. There has been extensive press coverage:
Report of The Dyson Investigation
Martin Bashir: Inquiry criticises BBC over ‘deceitful’ Diana interview – BBC News
Princess Diana interview report: Martin Bashir ‘deceived’ Earl Spencer – Dyson | Evening Standard
‘Deceitful’ Martin Bashir faked bank statements to secure Diana interview | News | The Times
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Dr Anton van Dellen has experience in a wide range of defamation proceedings, ranging from pre-action advice to fully contested High Court claims and appeals up to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He also has sound experience in bringing Judicial Reviews and appeals against a wide range of public authorities, challenging decisions for being unlawful, irrational and/or failing to follow published guidance. High Net Worth clients are represented by Dr Anton van Dellen in a range of litigation involving disputes over assets.
