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

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

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 founder of Odey Asset Management (OAM) that he could leave the courtroom with his “good character intact” and congratulated Odey…

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Our thoughts on the A&O Shearman merger discussions

The proposed merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling is the biggest, and arguably most surprising story in the legal sector in recent years.  Joint Managing Director Ben Girdlestone and Account Manager Meg Tillay share their initial reactions to this week’s shock news. Ben “My instant reaction when…

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PR WEEK
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Gus Seillitto Writes for PR Week

“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 that outcome proves to be, this is playing out like a movie that isn’t going to have a happy ending…

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Michael Evans Quoted in Financial News

“Right now the narrative is that anything to do with Russia is bad and there is no room for nuance while the war continues. That will change over time but for now the situation is utterly binary,” Following the continued announcements of Moscow office closures by law firms, Director Michael…

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Global Legal Post
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Michael Evans Quoted in Global Legal Post

“Political pressure is only one part of the story – an awful lot of demand that firms take a clear public stance is coming from their clients and their people.” As law firms are facing scrutiny following sanctions against Russian businesses and individuals, Director Michael Evans commented in Global Legal Post…

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Legal Diary
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Byfield Featured in The Legal Diary

The findings from our latest report, ‘ Finding the Right Line: Litigation PR in an Evolving Ecosystem‘ have been featured in Ed Fennell’s Legal Diary. The report found that environmental, social and governance (ESG) disputes are set to dominate future disputes, opening the door for a broader role for litigation PR…

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Solicitors Journal
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Byfield Featured in Solicitors Journal

The findings from our latest report, ‘ Finding the Right Line: Litigation PR in an Evolving Ecosystem‘ have been featured in Solicitors Journal. The report found that environmental, social and governance (ESG) disputes are set to dominate future disputes, opening the door for a broader role for litigation PR in managing…

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Global Legal Post
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Byfield Featured in Global Legal Post

The findings from our latest report, ‘ Finding the Right Line: Litigation PR in an Evolving Ecosystem‘ have been featured in Global Legal Post. The report found that environmental, social and governance (ESG) disputes are set to dominate future disputes, opening the door for a broader role for litigation PR in…

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PR WEEK
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Liam McCafferty Writes for PR Week

“Aggressive strategies must be considered within the overall reputational framework. Long term, a sullied brand can be even more damaging to the bottom line than any settlement, or a bruising defeat in court.” Byfield Senior Account Manager Liam McCafferty has written for PR Week on the ongoing litigation between Ocado…

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PR Moment
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Jonathan Harris Writes for PR Moment

“Stay calm and stay collected.” Do not get baited into over-reacting.” Account Manager Jonny Harris has shared his advice on reacting to fake news with PR Moment. Click here to read. 

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PR Moment
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Kath Walkling Writes for PR Moment

“Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask questions; we all learn from each other’s experience.” Byfield’s Senior Account Executive Kath Walkling has shared her insights on how to power up your PR career with PR Moment. Click here to read. 

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PR WEEK
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Tabitha Steemson Writes for PR Week

“With social media allowing missteps to go viral in minutes, companies need to treat their owned channels as they would their external ones.” Byfield account executive Tabitha Steemson has written for PR Week on the reputational perils of not keeping a close eye on the content you create for your own communications channels,…

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