Chanel Limited v Charlotte Skeens

Chanel demonstrated a likelihood of success at trial that Ms Skeens breached undertakings by posting confidential and derogatory information, and the balance of convenience favours granting interim injunctive relief, including mandatory removal of the TikTok, to prevent irreparable harm to Chanel's reputation and uphold court orders.

Parties: Claimant/applicant: Chanel Limited; Defendant/respondent: Charlotte Skeens
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 05 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Application for Interim Injunctive Relief / Interlocutory
Outcome: Interim prohibitory and mandatory injunctive relief granted
Legal Topics: Interim Injunction, Protected Disclosure, Breach of Settlement Agreement, Freedom of Expression, Service of Court Orders

Employment Law Confidentiality Injunctions Human Rights Interim Injunction Protected Disclosure Breach of Settlement Agreement Freedom of Expression +1 more

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Parties

Chanel Limited

Claimant/applicant

Charlotte Skeens

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Interim Injunctive Relief / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

1 Whether Ms Skeens breached undertakings in the Consent Order and Settlement Agreement
2 Whether the March TikTok constitutes a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996
3 Whether Chanel is entitled to interim injunctive relief

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Interim prohibitory and mandatory injunctive relief granted

Orders

Ms Skeens must take down the March TikTok video immediately
Ms Skeens is restrained from further publication of its contents or other confidential information concerning Chanel