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When does a bad Google review become defamatory? Paul Little Construction Ltd v Byrne [2026] EWHC 2577 (KB)
I acted as solicitor with conduct for the claimant in Paul Little Construction Limited v Byrne [2026] EWHC 2577 (KB), a recent High Court decision concerning two negative Google Business reviews. The judgment, which was handed down on 12 October 2026, is a useful reminder that describing something as a “review” or “opinion” does not automatically take it outside the law of defamation. Online reviews often contain a mixture of opinion and factual allegation, and the distinctio
Lucy Vaughan
1 hour ago5 min read
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