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PR and reputation management

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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...

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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...

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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;...

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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...

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30Jun-25

Read our Summer newsletter

Our latest newsletter covers how to use LinkedIn for better networking, how culture underpins DEI strategy, and details of our new LinkedIn masterclasses. Find out about our women's network and we're calling for contributors to our new international growth guide...

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21May-25

The office goes back to the future

In a hybrid world, 94% of legal professionals still value physical office spaces. Our CEO Melissa Davis explores how the legal workplace is transforming from where work gets done to where people gather, learn and collaborate. Legal workplaces, like offices...

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11Apr-25

Read our Spring newsletter

Our latest newsletter covers women in leadership; looking forward to the Legal 5k; LinkedIn audits; crisis advice, and much more!   Staying the course: Women in senior roles Plus: Personal branding to the fore / Countdown to the Legal 5k / Managing partner...