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Image and text based graphic in red, white and dark blue with Katy headshot, and faded background image of people running Text reads: “Where motivation is the issue, consistency is the key. Anyone can catch the running bug, regardless of fitness level.” Katy McEwen-Smith Communications Director MD COMMUNICATIONS
16Apr-26

Pre-race tips: How to catch the running bug

Without a running event in sight, motivation can ebb and flow. Having now run the Great North Run and with her sights set on the Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon this June, Communications Director Katy McEwen-Smith shares her biggest lessons...

Image and text based graphic in red, white and dark blue with Emma Maule headshot Text reads: In the press Law Society Gazette “The new premium status of earned media is creating a feedback loop: firms featured in credible media are more likely to surface in AI responses, driving visibility, enquiries, and further coverage." Emma Maule Digital Director MD COMMUNICATIONS
13Apr-26

Marketing and GenAI: Digital Director Emma Maule featured in the Law Society Gazette

Digital Director Emma Maule has been featured extensively in the Law Society Gazette in an article about how law firms and legal tech companies need to evolve their marketing strategies in the age of GenAI, with Emma's quotes...

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10Apr-26

Read our April 2026 newsletter

Our April newsletter covers a final reminder to register for the MD Communications Legal 5K, details of the last week of our running club, a look at what purpose means to legal leaders, and an update on our CEO Melissa's...

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9Apr-26

SEND legal challenge brought by CEO Melissa Davis featured in The Times

Our CEO Melissa Davis' judicial review challenge on SEND reform against the government has been featured in The Times. A major legal battle is brewing over the government’s proposed "once-in-a-generation" SEND reforms, which critics argue will strip thousands of children of...

Text and image based graphic, in blue, white and red, with headshot of Melissa Davis and MD Communications logo. Text reads: “While we welcome the clarification that these elements are now open to consultation, despite earlier indications to the contrary, the consultation document itself has not been amended. That leaves serious and ongoing concerns about whether this process is genuinely fair.”
2Apr-26

Government backtracks on position in SEND legal challenge led by CEO Melissa Davis

The government has reversed its position on the response it gave to our CEO Melissa Davis on her judicial review challenge on SEND reform.  The Government Legal Department has responded to further pre-action correspondence in the legal challenge on SEND...

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31Mar-26

Purpose panel: What does purpose mean to you professionally and personally?

The panel from our purpose event explain what purpose means to them, both professionally and personally. For Managing Partner at Kingsley Napley Matt Meyer, purpose is values based. This is something he feels and shares in common with others. It’s...

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24Mar-26

Linsay Leslie is featured in Financial Accountant magazine

Head of International, Directories & Bids Linsay Leslie is featured in the March / April issue of Financial Accountant magazine, quoted in an article about how accountants can win awards and maximise shortlist success. Financial Accountant is the official bimonthly magazine...

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19Mar-26

Government response to SEND legal challenge raises concerns that important decisions have already been made

Our CEO Melissa Davis expresses her disappointment over the government's response to the judicial review challenge on SEND reform.  Following CEO Melissa Davis' legal challenge to the government on its SEND reform consultation, it has indicated that some of the...

Text and image based graphic, in blue, white and red, with headshot of Melissa Davis and MD Communications logo. Text reads: In the Press The Guardian: SEND reforms legal challenge “In my experience, the lawyers working in this field are driven by a commitment to justice for some of the most vulnerable children in our society.”
17Mar-26

Letter to the Guardian: CEO Melissa Davis’ legal challenge against the government’s SEND reforms

Following the launch of the legal challenge against the government by our CEO Melissa Davis, the Guardian has published a letter explaining her reasons. Melissa is working with law firm Rook Irwin Sweeney, on behalf of her daughter Jessica, challenging...

Image and text based graphic in red, white and dark blue Text reads: Read our newsletter! Earlier this week we hosted a Question Time–style panel event to discuss purpose in the legal sector, bringing together leaders from inside and outside law to explore whether purpose still exists in law firms and what it actually looks like in practice. Melissa Davis Founder & CEO MD COMMUNICATIONS Images are photo of group of men and women standing on stage, Melissa headshot, and line drawing of paper airplane
12Mar-26

Read our March 2026 newsletter

Our March newsletter covers how our culture campaign has continued with our packed purpose event, exciting nominations at the WDL Awards, the countdown is on for our Legal 5K charity race, and a personal update on a legal challenge to...