http://www.cookco.co.uk/ Latest News Copyright 1998-2011, cookco.co.uk Wed, 4th May 2011 12:00:00 GMT Wed, 4th May 2011 12:00:00 GMT 60 The now infamous 'super-injunction' refers to a legal gagging order which prevents the media from reporting the detail of a story and as well as forbidding the mention of the existence of the injunction itself. One of the current injunctions concerns a married Premiership footballer who allegedly had an affair with a Big Brother star. The Big Brother star’s name can be reported in the press as can the fact the footballer in question plays for a Premiership team but other details cannot be reported in the media. Users reporting details of injunctions could be found guilty of contempt of court and sued for invasion of privacy. Those reporting false accusations could be sued for libel. There is a strong difference of opinion among legal experts in respect of these injunctions. Some have said that the widespread online speculation concerning the content of super injunctions and the celebrities behind them has rendered them pointless whilst others have warned that people publishing details online could face relentless legal action. The flood of recent Twitter tweets disclosing the exact names of the persons protected by the injunctions demonstrates the current loopholes in English privacy law. There is a fine line between privacy and a recent identity disclosure order against Twitter with the balance of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees the right to privacy, and Article 10, which guarantees freedom of expression. Finding the middle ground may be a severe challenge. It remains to be seen whether the law will be reformed and whether the likes of Twitter will actually be able to identify the super-injunction whistleblowers. Media solicitor Charles Cook said: “an online blogger may be no match for a celebrity investing circa £150,000 in legal costs to cover up an elicit act”' http://www.cookco.co.uk/news.html Charles Cook and Company have completed the sale of the assets and business of Williams Automobiles to a leading listed PLC operator. The family run Bristol based car dealer have been trading in Bristol for over 100 years and have sold their Mazda, Saab and Landrover operation in St Philips. The Williams family have retained Morgan and Lotus and will continue to operate in Bristol from new premises. “We were delighted to act for Richard and Henry Williams in this transaction and wish them every success for the future”. Charles Cook lead the deal with Owen James assisting with corporate matters and Gillian Dawson on Property matters. Muckle LLP acted for the PLC. http://www.cookco.co.uk/news.html The Corporate Department at Charles Cook and Company have been instructed by the shareholders of a long established and high profile South West motor dealer to undertake a full reconstruction of the company. The transaction was led by Charles Cook who was assisted by Owen James. Charles Cook said “This is a complex matter involving share transfers and buy backs, detailed shareholder agreements and a family trust. We were delighted to have been instructed and it is a testament to the growing reputation of the firm and the team that we have been able to win a transaction of this nature from the long established firms in the city ” . http://www.cookco.co.uk/news.html Charles Cook and Company have acted for a leading South West developer in respect of all the legal aspects of a transaction to build a Costa Coffee drive through. Gillian Dawson led the transaction. http://www.cookco.co.uk/news.html Head of Media, Charles Cook has been instructed and retained by Daniel Barry. Daniel is the current Mr Great Britain and Mr World. He is in training for the converted Mr Universe competition. http://www.cookco.co.uk/news.html Head of the Firm and the Media department, Charles Cook, has been approached by the BBC to provide commentary on a legal issue concerning buy to let properties. Charles is a regular speaker and commentator in the media. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-12207571 Gillian Dawson has acted for a regional PLC in the sale of their landmark HQ premises to a local authority. The transaction was completed on schedule despite a tight time table. http://www.cookco.co.uk/news.html Former Top Gear and current Sunday Times journalist Jason Dawes has instructed Chris Scroggs to act for him. Chris has a wealth of experience in acting for high profile television personalities. http://www.cookco.co.uk/news.html