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Parliamentary Select Committees are coming back! With new chairs elected and a fresh cohort of MPs, these vital scrutiny bodies are set to tackle major issues from AI regulation to the national housebuilding strategy.   Our latest blog unpacks what's coming and how to prepare if you're called to give evidence. As committees ramp up their work, expert preparation will be crucial for successful appearances.   Read more to discover the new committee landscape and how to navigate these high-stakes encounters effectively. https://lnkd.in/eJSUVEai Get in touch to explore how we can deliver tailored communications solutions to meet your strategic objectives. https://lnkd.in/e4z56_Qg #Parliament #PublicAffairs #UKPolitics #SelectCommittees

Something to look forward to in the New Year! Sign up to our upcoming webinar. In partnership with ThoughtLeaders4, we are pleased to announce our upcoming webinar, "Intersecting Internal Investigations and Communications: How to Approach Sensitive Communications Without Prejudicing an Investigatory Process," taking place at 13:00 on 21 January 2025. Join DRD founding partner Claire Davidson, and leading barrister Chris Milsom of Cloisters Chambers, as they explore the complex interplay between transparent communication and the integrity of internal investigations. Claire and Chris will delve into best practices for navigating reputational challenges, avoiding missteps that compromise investigations, and addressing growing public scrutiny. This event is particularly relevant for employment practitioners and in-house counsel. Sign up at the link below. https://lnkd.in/erj7kbTj

DRD is on stand-by for you or your clients over the Festive Period. Just email info@drdpartnership.com grab one of the partners on LinkedIn or email me directly. Having said all of this, may I wish you a restful, peaceful and relaxing Festive Period. #crisismanagement #issuesmanagement #onstandby

CRISES DON'T WAIT and crisis communications teams don't take a break over Christmas and the New Year - DRD Partnership and its team of specialists are on stand-by should an issue break over the holiday. Contact us at info@drdpartnership.com for an immediate response to your issue from one of our partners. Lawrence Dore Kate Miller Claire Davidson Jon McLeod

Fountain Court and DRD Partnership recently co-hosted a roundtable entitled 'Can the UK keep up with AI change?'. Thank you to those who joined this thought-provoking and relevant discussion. If you would like to read the write-up, please see the post below.

Great to start the day with a DRD Partnership breakfast on all matters Energy Security and Net Zero. A massive thank you to everyone for your questions and suggestions. An excellent discussion which covered so much including: Clean Power 2030 and how we get there. The opportunities in the UK using our climate leadership. The fantastic industries, ideas, technologies and people in energy and business more widely in the UK. It's an exciting time and as ever an absolute joy to have the chance to listen and learn from the experts. Thanks everyone especially Jon McLeod Nathan Ashley for bringing everyone together and Petersham Nurseries for looking after us. See you soon!

We’re delighted to welcome Sarah Mason to DRD Partnership as Senior Director. Sarah is the third, and most senior hire, DRD has made recently following the recruitment of Sofiat Kolawole and Leah Dudley as the firm continues to deepen its expertise and expand its Crisis and Litigation teams.   Sarah brings with her exceptional insight and a proven track record in corporate reputation management and strategic communications. Combined with over a decade of national journalism experience, Sarah will help the firm enhance and broaden its services in crisis management, media relations, and strategic communications.   Sarah is also a qualified executive coach (Institute of Leadership Management) and accomplished trainer, specialising in media, presentation and crisis training programmes to executives and communications teams.   #StrategicCommunications #CrisisManagement #ReputationManagement #LitigationCommunications

Fountain Court and DRD Partnership recently co-hosted a roundtable entitled 'Can the UK keep up with AI change?'. Thank you to those who joined this thought-provoking and relevant discussion. If you would like to read the write-up, please see the post below.

Featured in ThoughtLeaders4's disputes magazine, Senior Associate Leah Dudley reflects on the how the risks that threaten companies’ reputations developed over the course of this year. Looking back at 2024, the emergence of new technologies, shifting public expectations, and the implications of external political, geopolitical and regulatory advancements all made an impact. https://lnkd.in/erPesi2E

Featured in ThoughtLeaders4's disputes magazine, Senior Associate Leah Dudley reflects on the how the risks that threaten companies’ reputations developed over the course of this year. Looking back at 2024, the emergence of new technologies, shifting public expectations, and the implications of external political, geopolitical and regulatory advancements all made an impact. https://lnkd.in/erPesi2E