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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. Graham Atkins Solicitor Her solicitor, Graham Atkins, 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. Also Read our Given Below Articles https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lawyer-of-the-week-graham-atkins-solicitor-who-acted-for-poroshenko-in-bbc-libel-case-sldjgcjw6 https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/mar/28/bbc-pay-substantial-libel-ukraine-president-poroshenko-donald-trump https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/bbc-ukraine-poroshenko-trump-michael-cohen-defamation...

  Tony Blair and his wife Cherie have won substantial damages for infringement of privacy from Associated Newspapers, publishers of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and Evening Standard. They took action over long-lens photographs published in the Daily Mail taken in "secluded and private places" when they were on holiday at Sir Cliff Richard's villa in Barbados. Graham Atkins Solicitor The Mail settled out of court for an unspecified sum before the Blairs began formal legal proceedings. They have donated the damages to a number of charities. The settlement was disclosed on the website of the media law firm Atkins, which acted for the Blairs. Graham Atkins, who founded the firm 18 months ago, told the Lawyer magazine that the victory was a significant one for his clients. "They have always accepted a certain level of media scrutiny, particularly whilst Tony Blair was prime minister, but ultimately they and their family have the right to a private life," he sa...

  Media boutique Graham Atkins Solicitors has scored substantial damages for the former prime minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Booth QC of Matrix chambers. Media boutique law firm Graham Atkins Solicitors has successfully obtained substantial damages on behalf of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife, Cherie Booth QC, a distinguished barrister at Matrix Chambers. The case underscores the couple’s commitment to protecting their personal and professional reputations against defamatory or misleading publications. The legal action, handled by the expert team at Graham Atkins, reinforces the firm’s reputation for representing high-profile clients in media law disputes. Known for its expertise in defamation, privacy, and reputation management, the firm has previously acted for prominent figures seeking redress against media overreach. While details of the case remain confidential, the outcome demonstrates the increasing vigilance of public figures in safeguarding...

  LONDON: Cherie Blair, barrister and wife of former prime minister Tony Blair, has sued the now-defunct News of the World over hacking of her phone, joining a host of celebrities and others who have initiated legal proceedings against media baron Rupert Murdoch's company. Cherie's solicitor Graham Atkins confirmed that a claim had been made "in relation to the unlawful interception of her voicemails" against News International and private investigator Glenn Mulcaire, who was allegedly hired by the closed tabloid to hack into phones of celebrities and others for information to be used in sensational stories. Graham Atkins Solicitor "I can confirm that we have issued a claim on behalf of Cherie Blair in relation to the unlawful interception of her voicemails. I will not be commenting any further at this time," a statement from Atkins said. News International had settled 37 civil actions in January, and had paid out to another 21 victims of phone hack...

  Cherie Blair, the wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, has became the latest high-profile figure to lodge a court claim over hacking of her phone. Lawyers for Cherie Blair confirmed they have issued a claim on her behalf, understood to be against News Group Newspapers. Graham Atkins, of Atkins Thomson, said: "I can confirm that we have issued a claim on behalf of Cherie Blair in relation to the unlawful interception of her voicemails." In November, Tony Blair's former communications director Alastair Campbell told the Leveson Inquiry into press standards that he believed a story the Daily Mirror published about Cherie Blair's pregnancy in 1999 may have come from hacking. Graham Atkins Solicitor He admitted he had "no evidence" that journalists intercepted either Cherie Blair's voicemails or those of her lifestyle consultant Carole Caplin, but queried the source of a number of articles about the former PM's wife. "During various pe...

  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 solicitor Graham Atkins 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. Graham Atkins Solicitor 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 first meeting of the International Council on Women's Busine...