RDJ LLP has considerable strength in handling a wide range of legal issues for broadcasting, print, and digital media companies, offering contentious and non-contentious services. The team represents clients in defamation proceedings, acting for plaintiffs and media outlets, and regularly advises newspapers on challenging reporting restrictions. Darryl Broderick leads the contentious media team, bringing extensive experience in managing reputation management and other media-related disputes before the Irish courts. Diarmaid Gavin heads the non-contentious media team, providing advice on media mergers, advertising compliance, content acquisition and licensing, data protection, and advertising law.
Testimonials
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- ‘They are exceptionally responsive and will never leave you waiting for answers.’
- ‘Darryl Broderick is exceptionally responsive and more than willing to engage in constructive discussions to tease points out. He and his team are well structured, organised and always well prepared.'
- ‘Fabulous understanding of the media sector.’
- ‘Media is a very deadline-driven business, and Darryl Broderick and the team can be relied on to get back to us in a very timely fashion with excellent advice, even on difficult issues.’
- ‘RDJ has advised on a broad range of legal issues. We find their range of expertise very satisfactory and enjoy a trusted relationship with lawyers.’
- ‘RDJ partner Darryl Broderick is unfailingly precise in his advice, with every piece of guidance well-grounded in case law and references to previous issues as necessary. He is pleasant to deal with, with a natural gift for communication and a very accessible manner.’
- ‘Always quick to return calls and emails/ very professional and efficient and often send newsletters/blog links to articles relevant to my industry.’
- ‘Darryl Broderick has attention to detail, very professional but also exudes confidence in his advice, which sometimes is called upon at short notice - which in turn makes me very confident in his advice, as a client.’
Key clients
- Wissam Al Mana
- Irish Examiner
- The Journal
- Hiscox
- Southern Star
- Waterford News & Star
- The Clare Champion
Work highlights
- Advised Mr Al Mana on High Court proceeding against Meta Platforms Ireland Limited.
- Represented the Irish Examiner newspaper in High Court defamation proceedings issued by Piotr Krawacki.
- Represented the Irish Examiner in the defence of High Court defamation proceedings issued by John McDonald and Francis O'Connor.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Darryl Broderick, Diarmaid Gavin