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PR and reputation management

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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...

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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...

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19Mar-25

Culture wins in legal talent wars

As law firms compete for top talent, culture is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ - it’s a critical asset. With shifting priorities and rising expectations, our CEO Melissa Davis explains how investing in culture is now just as important as...

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3Mar-25

WhatsApp groups: Friend or foe for your reputation (and your sanity)?

Our CEO Melissa Davis discusses the perils and pitfalls of WhatsApp groups, and looks at how you can mitigate the risks. If you're a member of various WhatsApp groups, you are probably familiar with this scenario: George: If anyone sees a...

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5Feb-25

Meet the media 2025: crisis communications

Our Meet the Media event, chaired by our CEO Melissa Davis, explored crisis in the legal sector with rich insights from the panel of four leading journalists.  On a chilly January evening, four journalists gathered at Soho House’s 180 Strand...

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3Dec-24

Crisis PR: When your spokesperson goes rogue

Our CEO Melissa Davis examines the latest crisis PR episode, this time courtesy of Gregg Wallace, and considers what lessons can be learned In terms of ‘public relations’, MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace is having the equivalent of a bad hair...