Tom Hogan
Tom Hogan SC is a barrister in Ireland representing Gerry Adams in his ongoing libel case against the BBC. He is known for his expertise in defamation law and has been involved in several high-profile legal battles.
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Tom Hogan is the barrister representing the solicitors in the defamation case.
Defamation action taken against Denis O’Brien by two solicitors opens at High Court – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-12
Tom Hogan shares a heartfelt story about his son and their shared love for the Blue Jays.
From foul balls to troll dolls, Canadians share their favourite pieces of Blue Jays history
Canada· 2025-10-24
Tom Hogan represented Gerry Adams in the defamation trial against the BBC.
Spotlight would ‘probably’ not breach UK regulations, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-20
Tom Hogan is representing Gerry Adams in the defamation trial against the BBC.
Journalist exercised ‘utmost care’ in reporting on allegation, trial hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-14
Tom Hogan, Adams’ barrister, accused the broadcaster of 'reckless journalism' and making an 'unjustified' attack on Adams.
Gerry Adams fights for peacemaker reputation in trial over BBC murdered spy claim | UK news
United Kingdom· 2025-05-12
Tom Hogan SC, the lawyer representing Adams, told the jury his client’s reputation was that of a 'peacemaker'.
laughs from the jury, a judge’s intervention and a ‘very fine story’ about a hedgehog – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Tom Hogan is the lawyer representing Gerry Adams in the defamation case against the BBC.
Jury shown montage of allegations made about former Sinn Féin leader – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
Tom Hogan is representing Gerry Adams in his defamation case against the BBC.
Dublin court recalls era when ‘the consequence for informing is death’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Tom Hogan SC, for Mr Adams, said the BBC engaged in reckless journalism by publishing the allegations.
Gerry Adams ‘shocked’ to hear informant Denis Donaldson had been killed, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30
Tom Hogan is one of the senior counsels representing Gerry Adams in his defamation case.
Gerry Adams takes jurors in his defamation case against BBC on a very long stroll down memory lane – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30
Tom Hogan represented Rachel Kenny in her defamation case against Gavin Daly.
Lecturer pays ‘substantial’ settlement to former An Bord Pleanála director over defamatory tweets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Tom Hogan SC is representing Gerry Adams in his defamation case against the BBC.
Jury sworn in for former Sinn Féin leader’s action against BBC – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29Mr Adams is represented by Tom Hogan SC, Declan Doyle SC and John Kerr.
Garda Commissioner seeks to prevent two officers from having to give evidence in Gerry Adams case against BBC – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
