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Legal directories and awards

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."
2Oct-26

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.

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.
1Jul-26

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.

Text and image based graphic, in blue, white and red, with headshot of Linsay Leslie and MD Communications logo. Text reads: "After all the hard work, your latest legal directory rankings are out - so don’t let them gather dust." Global Reputation Advisors
2Oct-25

How to make the most of your Legal 500 rankings

Our Head of Legal Directories, Bids and Awards Linsay Leslie explains how to amplify your Legal 500 rankings. After all the hard work, your latest legal directory rankings are out. Perhaps a third of your MBD team's time, as well...

Text and image based graphic, in blue and red, with headshot of Anthony Notaras and MD Communications logo. Text reads: “Since a firm’s greatest asset is its people, the departure of a high-profile partner can appear more damaging than it actually is.”
10Apr-25

Departure lounge – how partner exits can damage your brand

Mishandled partner exits can damage a law firm’s brand and impact directory rankings. Director of Content Anthony Notaras explores how firms can mitigate negativity and why a strong workplace culture is essential.   The impact of partner moves In law – much...

Text and image based graphic, in blue and red, with headshot of Anthony Notaras and MD Comms logo. Text reads: "Directories are a bridge to new clients and jurisdictions, as well as an important recruitment tool that might bring you closer to potential colleagues.”
15Oct-24

The seven stages of directories grief

October is directories month in the UK. If the results have left you reeling, MD Communications Director of Content (and non-accredited motivational expert) Anthony Notaras is here to help you beat those bad ranking blues.   Ah, October…  A glorious time...

Text and image based graphic, in blue and red, with headshots of Linsay Leslie and Anthony Notaras and MD Comms logo. Text reads: "Whether you’re a law firm or a lawyer, for positive momentum in the legal directory rankings, positive referee responses are essential."
16Sep-24

Putting the ease into referees for directories submissions

Client referees are essential for legal directory research. MD Communications’ Director of Content Anthony Notaras and Partner Linsay Leslie assess the value that the Chambers & Partners’ Referee Management Tool brings to a notoriously tricky process. Whether you’re...

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6Feb-24

Top tips for a successful directory submission – direct from a Chambers expert

Partner and Head of Directories Linsay Leslie chats to Al Marsh, UK Research Director at Chambers and Partners, about his expert advice for a successful directory submission. With UK firms deep in legal directory submissions, and having been in-house for...

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15Dec-23

The three Rs: Rankings, Referees and Reframing. Take a fresh, positive approach in 2024

Partner Linsay Leslie, Director of Content Anthony Notaras and Client Listening Director Julia Hepner discuss directories resolutions for 2024 and explore the opportunities present at each stage in the directories lifecycle.   On a rainy November day in Paris, MD...

linsay leslie and julia hepner on directories
16Oct-23

Legal directories: getting the best ROI from your rankings

Partner Linsay Leslie and Client Relationships Director Julia Hepner consider how directories have a wider sphere of influence than you might think, and provide their expert advice for law firms and marketing teams. Our colleague Anthony Notaras, seasoned legal...