Dr Anton van Dellen is representing the Defendant, Dunya News, in a claim being brought against it by a Pakistani politician.
Mrs Justice Collins Rice outlined the approach to determining meaning in foreign language broadcasts. She also held that certain statements were expressions of opinion rather than fact in the context of broadcasts. Anton is instructed by Reliance Solicitors.
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Mehmood v Dunya News Ltd [2022] EWHC 905 (QB) (13 April 2022) (bailii.org)
Barrister on this case – Dr Anton van Dellen
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.
