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PR and reputation management

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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...

Text and image based graphic, in blue, white and red, with headshot of Melissa Davis and MD Communications logo. Text reads: In the Press Legal challenge to SEND reforms “When a child’s education, care and future depend on an EHCP being enforceable, these are not technical tweaks. They are life-altering decisions, and parents deserve honesty, transparency and a real voice.”
2Mar-26

CEO Melissa Davis brings legal challenge against the government’s SEND reforms

CEO Melissa Davis is working with law firm Rook Irwin Sweeney to bring a Judicial Review against the government for its controversial SEND reforms. Melissa has instructed Rook Irwin Sweeney, a specialist public law and human rights firm, on behalf...

Image and text based graphic in red, white and dark blue Text reads: Read our newsletter! Breaking Ground We are featured in Deborah Brightman Farone’s new book, Breaking Ground, exploring how women lawyers build powerful, sustainable practices. Melissa Davis Founder & CEO MD COMMUNICATIONS Images are small graphic with front cover of book and female headshot, Melissa headshot, and line drawing of paper airplane
11Feb-26

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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13Jan-26

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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18Dec-25

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...

Image and text based graphic in red, white and dark blue Text reads: Read our newsletter! Global growth isn't about scale - it's about trust. Here’s the Playbook. Our latest research explores how independent law firms achieve sustainable, organic growth and build a consistent brand across borders, based on in-depth interviews with law firm leaders. Melissa Davis Founder & CEO MD COMMUNICATIONS Images are front cover of guide, Melissa headshot, and line drawing of paper airplane
14Nov-25

Read our November 2025 newsletter

Our latest newsletter covers the power of relationships to build business, highlights from the IBA Toronto, the launch of our guide to international growth for independent law firms, our new course: Building relationships that last, and we're calling for contributors...

Image and text based graphic in red, white and dark blue Text reads: Read our newsletter! Latest news and blogs Purpose-led PR We are powering a major pro bono campaign to tackle the hidden crisis of parental separation in UK schools, led by Partner James Hayhurst. Melissa Davis Founder & CEO MD COMMUNICATIONS Images are photo of group of people at event in Parliament, Melissa headshot, and line drawing of paper airplane
9Oct-25

Read our October 2025 newsletter

Our latest newsletter covers how we supported the launch of a new initiative at Parliament to tackle the hidden crisis of parental separation in UK schools from our pro bono campaign, the Parents Promise;...

Text and image based graphic, in blue, white and red, with headshot of Melissa Davis and MD Communications logo. Text reads: "What started as a viral clip became a corporate crisis, raising uncomfortable questions about power, culture, leadership, and trust."
21Jul-25

Crisis PR lessons from a Coldplay concert

Our CEO Melissa Davis explores how the the recent furore arising from that kiss cam at the Coldplay concert provides useful lessons for PR professionals. "Crisis PR lessons from a Coldplay concert" isn’t something I ever thought I’d write. But...