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PR and reputation management

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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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...

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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...