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MD Communications’ new Human in the Loop report is featured in the media

We are delighted that our new thought leadership report, Human in the Loop, has been featured in the media. The Global Legal Post covered our white paper following its launch at the International Bar Association annual conference in Copenhagen....


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New report shows relationship building as priority for law firms in age of artificial intelligence

Published at the IBA’s 2026 Annual Conference, ‘Human in the Loop’ shows how the adoption of AI in legal services is increasing the importance of face-to-face relationship building with clients and peers to strengthen lawyers' coveted status as 'trusted advisers'.  London...


The Times. Headshot of Linsay Leslie, Head of International, Directories & Bids at MD Communications, with her quote: "If someone asks an AI tool to recommend lawyers or firms for a particular type of work, Chambers and Legal 500 are exactly the structured third-party sources it is drawing on."

Linsay Leslie is quoted in The Times on legal directories and AI

MD Communications welcomes Sarah Bridgman as Global Rankings & AI Innovation Director, and announces a new strategic collaboration with Ranking Copilot to bring AI-driven insight to legal directories submissions.


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Read our September 2026 newsletter

Our September newsletter covers our upcoming white paper, our plans for IBA Copenhagen, updates to the MD Communications team, important dates for your diary in our September newsletter and news on our pro bono social initiative, The Parents Promise. Copenhagen calling,...


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MD Communications appoints Helen Scott as new International PR Director

MD Communications welcomes Sarah Bridgman as Global Rankings & AI Innovation Director, and announces a new strategic collaboration with Ranking Copilot to bring AI-driven insight to legal directories submissions.


Melissa Davis with fellow panellists Gary Assim, Katie Cramond-Hill, Louise Edwards and David Gutierrez at the IBA Law Firm Management Committee Academy for Leaders

CEO Melissa Davis speaks at the IBA Law Firm Management Academy for Leaders

Our CEO Melissa Davis returned to the International Bar Association's Law Firm Management Committee Academy for Leaders for the sixth year, delivering a session on business development, reputation and personal brand at King's College London. Run by the IBA's...


Graphic promoting the MD Communications newsletter, showing a phone screen previewing the latest edition — featuring a photo from the 'Resilience Under Pressure' Culture Series event with Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE, co-hosted with RPC — alongside a headshot of Melissa Davis, Founder & CEO.

Read our July 2026 newsletter

Our July newsletter covers our new partnership with Ranking Copilot, Sarah Bridgman joining as Global Rankings & AI Innovation Director, five resilience lessons from Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE, the partnership team's week at Cannes Lions, and Legal 5K updates. Partnerships, resilience, and...


Antony Sassi, Managing Partner of RPC, in conversation with Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE at the MD Communications Culture Series event 'Resilience Under Pressure', held at RPC's London office.

Resilience in practice: lessons in leadership from Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE

Our latest Culture Series event explored what resilience really means for leaders, with candid, practical insights from former specialist military unit commander Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE. Leaders in the legal sector are facing pressure from every angle. Technology is moving faster...


Sarah Bridgman joins MD Communications as Global Rankings & AI Innovation Director, alongside a partnership announcement with Ranking Copilot Ltd, an AI-powered automation platform for legal rankings and directories.

MD Communications unveils new Global Rankings & AI Innovation Director and Ranking Copilot partnership

MD Communications welcomes Sarah Bridgman as Global Rankings & AI Innovation Director, and announces a new strategic collaboration with Ranking Copilot to bring AI-driven insight to legal directories submissions.


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Partnership team heads to Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity

Next week, the partnership team - CEO Melissa Davis, Global Marketing Director James Hayhurst, and Head of International Linsay Leslie - will head to the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity to listen, learn and be inspired. Held annually...