Purpose, messaging and brand strategy

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MD Communications’ new What Lies Ahead 2026 report is featured in the media

We are delighted that our new thought leadership report, What Lies Ahead 2026: Navigating Threats and Seizing Opportunities, has been featured in the media, in three legal trade press publications - the Global Legal Post, Global Legal Insights, and Edward...


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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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The human edge: Why wellbeing and culture are shaping the future of independent law firms

When we talk about what makes a successful law firm, the conversation usually gravitates towards revenue, rankings and reputation. But according to Anna Dąbrowska, Corporate Partner at Wolf Theiss in Poland and Co-Chair of the IBA’s European Regional Forum...


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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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International growth for independent law firms

Partner and Head of International Linsay Leslie discusses why independent law firms must promote and grow their international profile Independent law firms from around the world were out in force at this year’s IBA annual conference in Toronto, where MD Communications launched...


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New report reveals independent law firms’ rising power in global legal market

Published at the IBA’s 2025 Annual Conference, ‘Navigating Global Growth’ shows how independent firms are matching global players through agility, collaboration and trusted cross-border networks London and Toronto, 3 November 2025 - A new report published at the International Bar Association’s 2025...


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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;...