Remove Content from Google – Expert Assessment
Remove Content from Google – Free Expert Assessment
You have found something on Google that is damaging your life – a news article, a criminal record, a social media post, an old photograph, a business dispute. You want it removed. You have come to the right place. We are Cohen Davis Solicitors, and removing content from Google is the only thing we do. For over 25 years we have been doing this work, and we are very good at it.
Unlike companies that send template RTBF requests, we are qualified solicitors. That means we can advise you on the right legal route for your specific content, negotiate directly with Google’s legal team, escalate to the ICO, and issue court proceedings when that is what it takes. Our results speak for themselves: 1,017 pages removed for one client, 579 pages for another, hundreds more cases resolved over two decades.
Where others have already given up, we’ve just got started.
The Expert Assessment is free. A solicitor reviews your URLs, applies the legal tests under UK GDPR and case law, and tells you honestly what can be removed and how. No sales pitch. No obligation. Just a clear answer.
Find out if your content can be removed from Google
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What we’ve achieved – removing content from Google
Real results from real cases. Not estimates. Not projections.
- 1,017 pages removed from Google in a single case (client: Chris)
- 579 pages removed from Google for a California-based client (client: HZ)
- 28 pages removed after ICO case won against Google – the ICO accepted “most if not all of the very cogent arguments we put forward” (client: Diego)
- Successful removals from every major UK national title – The Sun, Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, the BBC and more
- Content removed involving clients from the UK, United States, Canada, Australia and across the EU
- Law Society Excellence Awards – 2016 Winner, 2019 Shortlisted
The UK’s specialist in removing content from Google
We are Cohen Davis Solicitors, trading as the Internet Law Centre – the first dedicated internet law firm in the UK. Our team is led by Yair Cohen, an internet law specialist with over 25 years’ experience handling content removal from Google, defamation, data protection, and online reputation. We are not a removal company. We are a regulated law firm with the legal tools to make things happen when others have failed.
Because we have been doing this for so long, we know many of the people on the other side – Google’s in-house legal team, the editors and solicitors at the major newspapers, the ICO case officers most receptive to which arguments. Those relationships change the outcome. A well-pitched letter from a firm they know and respect is often the difference between a two-week removal and a two-year fight.
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. That means legal professional privilege, a formal duty of care, and the ability to escalate – to the ICO, to Google directly, and into court – when that is the right step for your case.
★★★★★
“Your assistance and guidance is far beyond the value of any fees paid.”
Chris – 1,017 pages removed from Google
★★★★★
“1000 thank yous for removing the pages. It took a while but we finally got it off…”
HZ – 579 pages removed, California
What content can be removed from Google?
Over 25 years we have removed or delisted virtually every type of harmful content that appears in Google search results. Whatever is showing up when someone searches your name, the chances are we have dealt with it before.
News articles and press coverage
We have secured removals or de-indexing involving every major UK national and regional title: The Sun, The Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Express, The Independent, the Evening Standard, Metro, the BBC, ITV, Sky News, local Reach and Newsquest titles, trade press and professional journals. Old articles about legal disputes, business failures, or personal matters are among the most common and most successfully resolved cases we handle.
Criminal records, court reports and tribunal decisions
Spent convictions, not guilty verdicts, discontinued proceedings, foreign convictions, MPTS decisions, SDT rulings, director disqualifications, civil proceedings, and family court reports. These are all types of content Google can delist, and which we remove on a regular basis.
Other content types removed from Google
- Images and photographs – mugshots, intimate images, paparazzi shots, deepfakes
- YouTube videos and other hosted video content
- Social media posts – Facebook, X, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn, TikTok, forums
- Google autocomplete suggestions and “People also ask” results
- Personal information – addresses, phone numbers, financial details, family information
- Doxxing content – private information exposed without consent
- Content from outside the UK – US, Australia, Canada, EU publishers
- Professional discipline records – for doctors, solicitors, accountants, teachers, financial professionals
If the content you want removed is not on this list, tell us about it in the assessment form. If there is a legal route to removal, we will find it.
Who comes to us to remove content from Google?
Every person who asks us to remove content from Google has a different story. Here are the situations we see most often – and where we have the strongest track record.
An old conviction follows you everywhere
You were convicted years ago, served your sentence, and have completely rebuilt your life – but a Google search still shows the newspaper report. We have removed hundreds of conviction-related pages, including spent convictions, not guilty verdicts, discontinued proceedings, and foreign convictions that should not appear in UK search results.
An article about you is the first Google result
A news article, a forum post, a review site, or a social media thread dominates your Google results. It could be years old. It could be misleading. It could be from a publication that has already said no to a take-down request. We know which arguments work, which publishers respond, and which routes open doors that were previously closed.
A removal company has already tried and failed
Many of our clients come to us after another firm or content removal service has attempted a take-down and been refused. That is not the end. A solicitor brings legal tools that a removal company simply does not have – including the ability to send letters with genuine legal consequences, escalate to the ICO, and issue court proceedings.
You want to remove a disciplinary or professional record
An MPTS decision, an SDT ruling, a complaint outcome, or a professional discipline record that still comes up in a Google search of your name. We have acted for regulated professionals across medicine, law, finance, and teaching. Where the sanction has been served and your career is back on track, there are strong arguments for removal.
Your content is on an overseas website
The content is on a US website, an Australian news site, or a platform hosted in the EU. Google can still delist it from UK search results under UK GDPR. We also pursue direct removal from international publishers where that is the more effective route. Cross-border cases are part of our day-to-day work.
Google has already refused your request
You submitted the Google RTBF form yourself and were refused. That refusal is not the end – it is information. We look at why the request was refused, whether the legal argument can be reframed, whether a different route (ICO, court, direct to publisher) is more effective, and whether a solicitor’s involvement changes the dynamic. In many cases, it does.
You are a public figure or entrepreneur
Being known does not mean giving up your right to privacy. We act for entrepreneurs, Sunday Times Rich List individuals, and celebrities. The public interest test is higher but not insurmountable – particularly where the content is outdated, personal rather than professional, or causes disproportionate harm to your private life.
Your situation is sensitive or embarrassing
Sexual allegations, intimate images, divorce proceedings, addiction, mental health. Whatever the nature of the content, we have seen it before. Every assessment is confidential, covered by legal professional privilege from the first contact, and handled without judgement. Whatever you are dealing with, you can speak openly.
Why we succeed where others have given up
Most of our clients come to us after something else has already been tried – a DIY Google RTBF form refused, a removal company rejected, a general solicitor’s letter ignored. The cases that reach us tend to be the ones that could not be solved by a standard approach. That is where 25 years of specialist experience makes the difference.
We have legal leverage over Google
As qualified solicitors, we can do things a removal company cannot. We send letters that carry genuine legal consequences. We can issue court proceedings. We can make formal ICO complaints that are taken seriously because they come from a regulated law firm with a track record. That leverage changes the dynamic of every negotiation with Google.
We know how Google thinks
After 25 years, we know that Google often just needs you to come at the problem from a different angle. A request refused on one legal argument can succeed on another. A new precedent, a shift in how the case is framed, a different supporting argument – these are the things that turn a Google refusal into a removal notice.
We do not stop at the first refusal
Most firms treat a Google rejection as the end. We treat it as information. We revisit the case, look for new angles, consider whether the law has shifted. Some of our best results – including the 1,017-page removal for Chris – came on the third or fourth attempt, after building a deeper understanding of why earlier approaches had not worked.
Our relationships open doors
We know Google’s in-house legal team. We know the editors and lawyers at the national newspapers. We know which ICO case officers are most receptive to which arguments. Relationships built over decades mean our letters are read, our calls are returned, and our arguments get a proper hearing from the start.
The cases we are proudest of are the ones that looked impossible on paper and were solved by an unexpected route.
Your situation may be more straightforward than you think
Request your free assessmentWhy a solicitor, not a content removal company
| Internet law solicitor | Content removal company | |
|---|---|---|
| SRA regulated | Yes | No |
| Legal professional privilege | Yes | No |
| Strategic advice on the right route for your specific case | Yes | No |
| Legal leverage – ability to credibly threaten and pursue proceedings | Yes | No |
| Expert ICO strategy – knows when and how to use it (and when not to) | Yes | No |
| Able to issue legal proceedings against Google or publishers | Yes | No |
| Direct contacts with Google’s legal team and major publishers | Yes | No |
| Experience with complex, multi-jurisdictional cases | Yes | Limited |
| Fixed fees quoted in writing before work starts | Yes | Varies |
A removal company can send take-down requests. A solicitor can do that, and escalate when the first attempt fails – which, in the cases that actually matter, it usually does.
The right argument, at the right time, to the right person
Removing content from Google is not a legal template exercise. It is strategic thinking – reading the specific facts, the publisher, the jurisdiction, the regulatory climate, the commercial pressures on the other side – and finding the angle others missed. That is what 25 years of this work gives you: not just the law, but the judgement to know which argument to put, to which person, at which moment.
★★★★★
“Cohen Davis were exceptionally professional and swift with my case. It was reassuring that they have the experience and knowledge to help me, especially when I live in New York.”
Ms J.J – New York, United States
★★★★★
“My future happiness depended on the work of this company and they more than delivered. I quite simply cannot recommend enough.”
Mr B.G – Nottingham
Frequently asked questions about removing content from Google
Can you remove content from Google?
Yes. Content can be removed from Google in two ways: delisting (Google removes the link from its search results, but the page stays on the publisher’s website) and deletion (the content is removed from the source). We pursue whichever approach is right for your case – and often both simultaneously. We have removed over 1,000 pages for a single client and have a track record across virtually every content type and publication.
How do I know if my content can be removed from Google?
That is exactly what the free Expert Assessment is for. A solicitor reviews your specific URLs and the facts of your situation, applies the legal tests under UK GDPR and recent case law, and gives you an honest assessment of whether there is a route to removal – and what it involves. It is free, takes about 15 minutes, and carries no obligation.
How long does it take to remove content from Google?
It varies considerably. We have had content removed from Google within 24 hours where the right argument reached the right person quickly. At the other end, the most stubborn cases – resistant publishers, older articles, foreign content – can take a couple of years of sustained legal work. We give you a realistic expected timeline with the written quote before any work begins.
What if Google has already refused my removal request?
A Google refusal is not the end. It is information. We look at the specific refusal, consider whether the legal argument can be reframed or strengthened, and decide whether to resubmit to Google with better arguments, escalate to the ICO, approach the publisher directly, or issue court proceedings. Many of our best results came on cases where Google had already refused an earlier request.
Should I submit a Google removal request myself before contacting you?
We would generally advise against submitting a DIY request without legal advice first. If the request is refused, Google’s refusal becomes part of the record and can make escalation harder. For complex cases, the first submission is your best opportunity to put the strongest possible argument. Let us assess the case first – the assessment is free – and we will tell you whether the DIY route is likely to work.
Can content on an overseas website be removed from Google?
Yes. We regularly handle cross-border cases. Content published in the US, Australia, Canada, or anywhere in the EU can be delisted from Google’s UK and global search results under UK GDPR. We also pursue direct removal from international publishers where that is the more effective route.
What is the difference between right to be forgotten and content removal?
The right to be forgotten (RTBF) is the legal right under UK GDPR to request that a search engine delist links to content about you – the content stays on the source website but no longer appears in search results. Content removal goes further: it targets the source directly. Many of our cases involve both, pursued in parallel or in sequence.
Will my enquiry be kept confidential?
Yes, absolutely. Your enquiry is protected by legal professional privilege from the moment you first contact us. We will never share your details, discuss your situation with third parties, or refer to your case publicly without your explicit permission.
What happens in the free Expert Assessment?
A qualified internet law solicitor calls you. You tell them what you want removed from Google and provide the URLs. They assess the legal basis for removal, the likely approach, and give you an honest view of your chances. The call takes about 15 minutes. Within 48 hours, you receive a written case review and a fixed-fee quote. No commitment, no pressure.
How much does it cost to remove content from Google?
Standard cases start from £1,000 + VAT, with a fixed fee quoted in writing before any work starts. Complex cases – multiple pages, resistant publishers, ICO escalation, or international content – start from £5,000 + VAT. The Expert Assessment itself is completely free.
What if you tell me you cannot help?
We tell you honestly. One of our clients noted: “Refreshingly – for a lawyer – Yair Cohen advised me not to hire him in this instance as it would not be a good investment.” If the content cannot be removed or the prospects are too uncertain to justify the cost, we say so. That is the kind of firm we are.
Can I remove a spent conviction from Google?
Yes, in many cases. Once a conviction is spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, the argument for removing it from Google becomes significantly stronger. The passage of time, the nature of the offence, and your rehabilitation all factor into Google’s assessment. We have removed hundreds of conviction-related pages.
Can I remove a news article about a case where I was found not guilty?
This is one of the strongest categories for removal. Articles reporting charges where you were acquitted, or where proceedings were discontinued, can often be delisted on the basis that they are inaccurate or no longer relevant. The fact the article remains on Google despite an acquittal is exactly the harm the right to be forgotten was designed to address.
Can I remove court records and tribunal listings from Google?
Google can delist links to court records and tribunal decisions from its search results. Whether it will depends on the nature of the case, how old it is, and the public interest arguments. We handle these applications regularly, including MPTS decisions, SDT rulings, and County Court judgments.
Can I remove images of me from Google search results?
Yes. Google has specific processes for image delisting, and there are additional legal routes for intimate images, deepfakes, and photographs published without your consent. We handle both the Google delisting request and, where necessary, direct legal action against the publisher or platform.
Can I remove social media posts about me from Google?
Yes. Social media content on Facebook, X, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn, TikTok, and forums can be addressed through a combination of platform reporting, RTBF requests to Google, and where necessary, legal action against the poster or platform itself.
Can I remove Google autocomplete suggestions that link my name to negative content?
Yes. Google autocomplete suggestions that are defamatory, misleading, or link your name to irrelevant negative content can be challenged and removed. We have successfully removed autocomplete suggestions for a range of clients.
Can I remove doxxing content from Google?
Yes. Doxxing – the publication of private personal information such as home addresses, phone numbers, or family details – is a clear basis for removal. We act quickly in these cases given the personal safety implications.
What our clients say
Verified client reviews from Cohen Davis Solicitors
★★★★★
“Your assistance and guidance is far beyond the value of any fees paid.”
Chris – 1,017 pages removed from Google
★★★★★
“Giving my family, in particular my sons, a more stress free normal life… you have given us our lives back.”
Eric – 3 pages removed
★★★★★
The ICO accepted “most if not all of the very cogent arguments” we put forward.
Diego – 28 pages removed, ICO case won
★★★★★
“Excellent solicitors, very professional and delivered wonderful results.”
Martin – 13 pages removed
★★★★★
“Excellent, professional service delivered within a tight timeline. Have used twice and will use again.”
Thomas – 4 pages, repeat client
★★★★★
“I hope never to need their services again but I would recommend them without hesitation.”
Edwin – New York, 2 pages
★★★★★
“I have found your fantastic team of internet lawyers incredibly helpful, robust and hugely knowledgeable. You are certainly a safe pair of hands to be in during difficult times.”
David Baum
★★★★★
“Refreshingly – for a lawyer – Yair Cohen advised me not to hire him in this instance as it would not be a good investment of time and money.”
Honest advice – we tell you if we cannot help
★★★★★
“Your team and professional services are excellent and I actually really enjoyed my conversation with the solicitor.”
Mrs S.L
★★★★★
“I am absolutely delighted about the outcome of my right to be forgotten application. This exercise requires considerable expertise and I am totally pleased with the outcome.”
Right to be forgotten client
★★★★★
“The result has been fantastic and the best I could have hoped for. I was very distressed by the situation I found myself in and Cohen Davis were brilliant.”
Dr B.Y – Bradford
★★★★★
“I have been very pleased with the services provided by Cohen Davis. Their team have acted very professionally and the outcome has been very satisfactory.”
Mr E.P – Jersey, Channel Islands
★★★★★
“From start to finish very refreshing. Friendly, efficient, professional and very informative.”
Verified client
★★★★★
“Sara, Richard, Paul and Eva were a fantastic team. Knowledgeable, responsive and extremely helpful throughout.”
International client – New York
★★★★★
“Thank you Yair for an excellent service. Your attention to detail and approachable staff are an asset to the firm.”
Elliot Crego
How it works – three steps
Free 15-minute Expert Assessment
A qualified internet law solicitor reviews your URLs and situation, applies the legal tests, and tells you honestly whether your content can be removed from Google and how.
Written Case Review and Fixed-Fee Quote
Within 48 hours, you receive a written review of your case and a fixed-fee quote. Valid for 14 days. You decide whether to proceed.
We act – and we persist
If you instruct us, we begin work immediately. Named solicitor, clear communication, and a legal team that does not stop at the first Google refusal.
We are results focused. We do not give up. If the first route to removing your content from Google fails, we find the next one.
What it costs
- Standard cases – from £1,000 + VAT, fixed fee quoted in writing
- Complex cases – from £5,000 + VAT, scoped and quoted before any work starts
- The Expert Assessment itself is free. No obligation, no pressure.
You will never be charged for anything you haven’t agreed to in writing.
Request your free Expert Assessment
Tell us about the content you want removed from Google. A solicitor will call you back within one working day. The call is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.
