Gus Sellitto

Investigative journalism is alive and kicking, with wide-ranging reputation implications – Gus Sellitto writes for PR Week

Investigative journalism is alive and kicking, with wide-ranging reputation implications – Gus Sellitto writes for PR Week 771 771 Sean Cullen

In 2021 a judge cleared Crispin Odey of indecent assault for an alleged workplace-related incident that took place 20 years earlier. The Judge told the eccentric hedge fund millionaire and…

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We must avoid televised court proceedings turning into Punch and Judy courtrooms

We must avoid televised court proceedings turning into Punch and Judy courtrooms 1200 800 Sean Cullen

There is almost a mystique in terms of the UK court system and that is because of a public mistrust of the legal system and the way it works. Judges…

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Getting the PR judgment right when calling-out bad corporate behaviour

Getting the PR judgment right when calling-out bad corporate behaviour 1200 800 Sean Cullen

FTSE 250 car dealership giant Inchcape sent out a resounding PR message around high standards of corporate behaviour last week when it made a public statement to the city revealing…

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How has litigation PR evolved over the last 15 years?

How has litigation PR evolved over the last 15 years? 2560 1707 Gus Sellitto

Gus: The media has taken an increasing interest in high-profile disputes over this time. It used to be back in the day that Court reporters would attend court and you…

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A Big Bang for Byfield as we celebrate 15 years!

A Big Bang for Byfield as we celebrate 15 years! 2560 1920 Sean Cullen

2007 heralded a ‘Big Bang’ for legal services with the advent of the Legal Services Act which promised to revolutionise the profession by opening it up to external investment and…

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PR WEEK

Gus Seillitto Writes for PR Week

Gus Seillitto Writes for PR Week 300 200 Gus Sellitto

“As much as the final ruling is important, it feels like the ultimate outcome of the case will relate to their surviving reputations rather than any legal judgment. And whatever…

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Finding the right line: litigation PR in an evolving ecosystem

Why Litigators Need to Be Talking About Litigation PR

Why Litigators Need to Be Talking About Litigation PR 1684 2388 Gus Sellitto

Our new research on litigation PR launched last week reveals some interesting reasons as to why litigation PR is a useful tool in the overall litigation armoury.  Comments range from…

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Byfield accelerates growth plans with appointment of Michael Evans

Byfield accelerates growth plans with appointment of Michael Evans

Byfield accelerates growth plans with appointment of Michael Evans 1600 550 byfield

Byfield, the Legal sector communications specialist, today announces the appointment of Director Michael Evans, former Europe, Middle East & Africa communications head at Baker McKenzie. This senior appointment is the…

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Being the Subject of an Investigation

Being the Subject of an Investigation 2560 1709 Gus Sellitto

https://youtu.be/Q0JzI_BUWTU In a virtual conference jointly hosted by 11KBW Chambers and CM Murray, Byfield’s MD Gus Sellitto joined a group of industry leading panellists (including Elizabeth Prochaska of 11KBW, Merill…

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When your clients pose a reputational risk

When Your Clients Pose a Reputational Risk

When Your Clients Pose a Reputational Risk 2560 1709 Gus Sellitto

Law firms are under scrutiny for the clients they choose to act for and this pressure is only going to intensify. More scrutiny inevitably leads to greater risk that firms…

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