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6 Jun 2025
The perils of dumping net zero
Oliver Simpson explores the risks for corporations from the net zero backlash
23 May 2025
Speak up or shut up? The free speech tightrope stretched across UK campuses
Jonny Harris examines the high-stakes balancing act that has become a daily reality for UK universities
19 May 2025
Beyond the Dispute: five takeaways from the DRD Partnership / Kobre & Kim report on arbitration and enforcement
Strategic enforcement, stakeholder scrutiny, and reputational risk in cross-border disputes
13 May 2025
Retailers in the spotlight: not just any cyber incident…
Iona Cross reflects on the recent cyber incidents affecting M&S, the Co-op and Harrods, exploring how their differing communication strategies reveal much about stakeholder priorities and the reputational risks posed by prolonged disruption.
8 May 2025
DRD Summer School 2025: Shaping the next generation
Nathan Ashley previews this year’s programme designed to promote access to the profession
2 May 2025
Why ‘hushing’ DE&I could backfire on corporates
DRD’s Senior Director, Sarah Mason joined Edward Kemp KC of Matrix Chambers at a ThoughtLeaders4 webinar, chaired by Senior Associate Rupert Bhatia, to discuss DE&I, workplace culture and the law, writes Oliver Simpson.
1 May 2025
Phishing in the dark: planning for human vulnerability when the lights go out
James Browne comments on how threat actors use social engineering to leverage confusion in the wake of a cyber incident.
25 Apr 2025
Join DRD’s busy spring series of events and debates
Clients and friends are invited to join us in a packed schedule covering everything from inquiries to workplace culture, reports Anthony Rawstron.
10 Apr 2025
Litigation funding in limbo
The rise of opt-out claims before the Competition Appeal Tribunal faces a limbo as the threat of regulation and new case-law up the ante, write Jon McLeod and Tom Fisher.
4 Apr 2025
Sport in the reputation and regulation crosshairs
DRD and Bird & Bird hosted a roundtable to explore the regulatory and reputational challenges facing the world of sport today.
27 Mar 2025
Handling the unexpected: crisis management at the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Forum – Key takeouts
Last week, DRD’s Kate Miller joined leading legal experts and advisors at the ThoughtLeaders4Disputes’ second annual Anti-Bribery and Corruption Forum. Anthony Rawstron reports.
19 Mar 2025
Risky business: insights from the ESG Litigation Summit
Last week, DRD’s Lawrence Dore joined leading legal experts and strategic advisors at TL4’s 3rd annual ESG Litigation Summit to examine the evolving litigation landscape around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, and how businesses can effectively manage and mitigate the ensuing legal and reputational risks. Gina Watson reports.
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