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Melissa Davis & MD Communications shortlisted at Women & Diversity in Law Awards

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted in two categories at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards. CEO Melissa Davis is shortlisted for Business Leader of the Year and MD Communications is shortlisted for Supplier of the Year. Hosted by...


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Read our February 2026 newsletter

Our first newsletter of 2026 covers how we are focusing on purpose this year, our What Lies Ahead report launch, our upcoming Purpose Q&A style event in March, and a call to sign up for the MD Communications Legal 5K. Looking...


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Crisis comms – how to deliver bad news

CEO Melissa Davis discusses how to deliver bad news without making it worse - and how to use it to build trust. Delivering bad news is one of the hardest things any organisation has to do. The instinct is often to...


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Running: a vital part of my wellbeing toolkit

With the MD Communications Legal 5k coming up in April, our Communications Director Donna Black discusses how running has become an important part of her wellbeing toolkit. I feel a bit uncomfortable writing a blog about running. At best you...


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How to succeed on LinkedIn in 2026

Our Digital Director Emma Maule outlines the recent changes on LinkedIn and explains how to remain visible in 2026. If LinkedIn has felt noisier or less rewarding over the past year, there’s a reason for that – and it’s also...


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MD Communications’ new What Lies Ahead 2026 report is featured in the media

We are delighted that our new thought leadership report, What Lies Ahead 2026: Navigating Threats and Seizing Opportunities, has been featured in the media, in three legal trade press publications - the Global Legal Post, Global Legal Insights, and Edward...


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What Lies Ahead 2026: AI risk and global uncertainty keep legal leaders awake at night

What do international leaders think will be the biggest threats and opportunities to the legal sector in 2026? This was the question we posed to legal sector leaders across the world for our latest thought leadership paper. Legal leaders worldwide are...


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Read our December 2025 newsletter

Our latest newsletter features our year in review, highlights from our Ivy Party, our Navigating Global Growth report, details of our new course: Building relationships that last, and the date for our Legal 5k 2026. A Year of Momentum, Milestones and...


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CEO Melissa Davis is featured in IoD’s Director Magazine

CEO Melissa Davis is widely quoted in an article in the Institute of Directors (IoD) Director Magazine, discussing crisis management. Misinformation now travels faster than facts, creating real risks for brands and leaders. As Melissa explains, organisations can no...