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Expert Defamation & Privacy Legal Services in North Vancouver
McConchie Law specializes in defamation, privacy, and cyber libel legal services, offering expert litigation representation and pre-publication advice to domestic and international clients. With over 40 years of experience in defamation law, Roger D. McConchie is recognized by LEXPERT and Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading practitioner. The firm co-authored the textbook Canadian Libel and Slander Actions and provides timely legal updates through specialized publications. McConchie Law prioritizes client-focused solutions, combining extensive courtroom experience with proactive strategies to minimize disputes. Alan McConchie brings 20 years of expertise in cyber libel and reputation management, frequently advising on internet defamation cases.The firm collaborates with forensic consultants and international legal networks to address complex jurisdictional challenges. Services include pre-publication reviews, crisis communications, insurance policy analysis, and representation in appellate courts. McConchie Law maintains strong ties with media organizations and foreign legal counsel to address evolving digital communication risks. The team emphasizes transparency, ethical standards, and tailored legal strategies to protect client reputations globally.
Services
Defamation Law
Privacy Law
Cyber Libel
Media Law
Injurious Falsehood
Breach of Confidence
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of defamation law expertise recognized by LEXPERT and Best Lawyers.
- Our team co-authored the leading textbook Canadian Libel and Slander Actions.
- We provide 24/7 emergency legal advice for urgent defamation matters.
- Specialized in cross-border cyber libel cases with international legal networks.
- Ranked by Best Lawyers in Canada for consistent legal excellence.
Associations and certifications
- LEXPERT
- Best Lawyers in Canada
Services
Defamation Law
McConchie Law provides comprehensive legal representation in defamation cases, handling both plaintiff and defendant matters. The firm specializes in libel, slander, and reputational damage claims across traditional and digital media. With decades of courtroom experience, the team offers strategic litigation support and pre-publication advice to minimize legal risks for media outlets, corporations, and individuals.
Cyber Libel
The firm addresses internet-based defamation through removal requests, jurisdictional analysis, and litigation. Services include unmasking anonymous posters, handling cross-border cases, and advising on social media risks. McConchie Law collaborates with forensic experts to trace defamatory content origins and employs legal strategies tailored to digital platforms like blogs, review sites, and social networks.
Privacy Law
Legal counsel covers compliance with Canadian privacy statutes, breach of confidence claims, and invasion of privacy torts. The firm assists organizations with PIPEDA and provincial regulations, including policy development, data breach responses, and defending against unauthorized disclosure claims under British Columbia's Privacy Act and similar legislation in other provinces.
Media Law
Services include access to court proceedings, publication bans, and freedom of expression issues under the Canadian Charter. The firm represents traditional and digital media in contempt cases, open court applications, and copyright disputes. Roger McConchie serves as legal counsel to the British Columbia Press Council, providing constitutional expertise on free speech matters.
Breach of Confidence
McConchie Law handles cases involving unauthorized use of proprietary information, trade secrets, and confidential business data. The firm advises on establishing confidentiality obligations, defending against misuse allegations, and quantifying damages under precedents like International Corona v Lac Minerals. Services include injunctions to prevent further disclosure and litigation over third-party possession of sensitive information.
People
Roger D. McConchie
Founder
With over 40 years of courtroom experience, Roger McConchie is a leading defamation lawyer recognized by LEXPERT and Best Lawyers in Canada. He co-authored Canadian Libel and Slander Actions and advises on complex privacy and media law issues. A former diplomat, he practices in British Columbia and Alberta courts.
Alan McConchie
Partner
Alan McConchie specializes in cyber libel and reputation management with 20 years of litigation experience. He focuses on removing defamatory online content and advising on digital media risks. Regularly consulted by clients on internet defamation strategies, he works closely with forensic technology experts to trace anonymous posters.
Questions
What areas of law does McConchie Law specialize in?
We focus on defamation, privacy, cyber libel, media law, injurious falsehood, and breach of confidence cases for domestic and international clients.
Do you handle cross-border defamation cases?
Yes, our firm manages international defamation matters involving U.S., European, and Asian jurisdictions through strategic legal networks and foreign counsel collaborations.
Can you remove defamatory content without court action?
We often negotiate content removal directly with platforms or posters before litigation, using pre-publication advice and takedown strategies to resolve issues efficiently.
How do you handle anonymous online defamation?
We employ forensic investigations and court orders to identify anonymous posters, working with international partners to unmask defamers across jurisdictions when necessary.
Are your services available outside regular business hours?
Emergency legal advice is available 24/7 through our dedicated line for urgent defamation matters requiring immediate attention.
Do you represent media organizations?
Yes, we advise traditional and digital media on libel defense, publication bans, freedom of expression issues, and compliance with Canadian privacy legislation.
