Dispute Resolution
Dominic Holden
July 2025
Director Dominic Holden comments in City AM on how managing media narratives during litigation can be crucial in protecting clients from reputational and commercial damage.
Dominic’s comments were published in City AM, 3 July 2025, and can be found here.
“Complex and high-stakes litigation often involves serious allegations being made which are then reported on by the press long before any Judgment is handed down. Winning in court is important, but so too is managing the court of public opinion.
“Letting the narrative run against a client in the lead up to trial can be incredibly damaging to senior management, stakeholders and share price. The adverse news (which may have been generated with the aid of the other side’s PR advisors) can even find its way into evidence and be used to support the other side’s arguments.
“Careful use of PR advisers to ensure the client’s position is fairly reflected in the media is a valuable tool to help avoid a client’s claim from being unfairly prejudiced, and to protect the client’s wider commercial interests.”
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