Complex cross-border challenges

In complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes, where cases are often lengthy and stakeholder interests are diverse, DRD understands the need for strategic, well-timed and precise communications.

Our approach ensures that all communications activity aligns with the legal strategy across multiple jurisdictions while supporting the client’s broader commercial goals. This includes abiding by relevant confidentiality requirements as well as clients’ preferences for discreet and nuanced engagement.

Build trust and mitigate uncertainty: the key to helping clients maintain control and protect their interests.

By leveraging our deep expertise and collaborating closely with legal teams, we craft bespoke communications strategies that manage reputational risks, build trust and mitigate uncertainty, helping clients maintain control and protect their interests throughout the dispute.

International Arbitration & Litigation

DRD specialises in managing the reputational complexities inherent in International Arbitration & Litigation. With a deep understanding of the legal landscape and the most complex stakeholder environments, we work closely with claimants, defendants and other interested parties to shape and safeguard their reputations throughout the legal process, regardless of jurisdiction.

Our team’s experience spans a diverse range of sectors and cases, from commercial disputes and state-investor arbitrations to complex, multi-party actions. Public and private entities, institutional investors, governments and high-net-worth individuals trust us to communicate their positions effectively and protect their interests in highly contentious and scrutinised international environments.

Our approach goes beyond traditional communications, anticipating challenges through detailed scenario planning and proactive risk management. We develop tailored strategies that anticipate and address the reputational challenges of cross-border disputes, mitigating risks such as confidentiality breaches and misinformation campaigns. Our support helps clients maintain control of their narrative throughout the dispute and manage the impacts of events in one jurisdiction across all relevant markets. Where arbitrations run alongside parallel proceedings, DRD develops unified, cross-platform approaches and narratives to ensure that stakeholders receive consistent messaging, minimising the reputational impact across all forums. DRD has extensive experience engaging with international institutions to manage complex regulatory, political, and public interest elements in investor-state arbitrations.

By aligning with the legal team’s strategy and the client’s commercial objectives, we provide comprehensive support – from media management to direct stakeholder engagement – in high-stakes situations across multiple sectors and legal contexts.