Businessman obtains orders in bid to find out who is behind smear campaign against him

Philip Rattle of August Equity LLP has obtained a High Court order aimed at establishing who is behind a social media account he claims is being used to smear his reputation.

Businessman obtains orders in bid to find out who is behind smear campaign against him

The managing partner of a London-based private equity firm has obtained a High Court order aimed at establishing who is behind a social media account he claims is being used to smear his reputation.

The orders were granted, on consent, in favour of Mr Philip Rattle of August Equity LLP, who claims both he and his family have been upset by posts on a Twitter account set up in his name, which he has nothing to do with.

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