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25 Sep 2025
The right to a fair trial collides with freedom of expression: a very American problem
DRD Partnership Senior Associate Jonny Harris and Dionne Clark, Associate at Simkins LLP, examine how social media influencers are impacting fair trial rights, free speech and due process in the US, and the legal risks for the UK
28 Aug 2025
UK airport expansion: can Heathrow and regional growth boost the UK economy?
UK airports are pitching for their most ambitious expansion phase in decades, with the current Labour government positioning capacity as a cornerstone of UK competitiveness. From Heathrow's contentious third runway to comprehensive transformations across regional sites, 2025 marks a pivotal year for British aviation infrastructure, argue Jon McLeod and Cameron Aitken.
11 Aug 2025
Labour policy reset: three steps to restart UK economic growth
With Labour’s mission-led government under pressure, Jon McLeod and Freddie Eltringham examine whether Keir Starmer is planning a policy reset to drive economic growth
28 Jul 2025
SLAPP laws and free speech: impact on media lawyers and defamation cases in the UK
Jon McLeod and Graham Atkins examine anti-SLAPP regulation, free speech law and the challenges facing media lawyers in defamation and public interest cases, with reporting from Cameron Aitken
24 Jul 2025
Coldplay controversy: social media verification, viral content and reputation risk
How social media, verification and user-generated content shape online narratives and reputational risk, by Leah Dudley
18 Jul 2025
DRD Summer School 2025: practical insight, real experience
DRD Partnership welcomed students for its second annual Summer School, creating opportunities for those who might not usually have the chance to get a taste of the profession, report Dulcie Brennan and Oliver Simpson.
30 Jun 2025
Tattle Life uncovered: A turning point for anonymous defamation, harassment and trolling
Anna Cacciaguerra Ranghieri reflects on the recent ruling regarding what has been described as “a troll’s paradise”, Tattle Life, and how it marks a new era for tackling harassment online.
25 Jun 2025
UK infrastructure development: planning and infrastructure bill, energy policy and delivery challenges
At a panel hosted by DRD, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and RenewableUK, experts discuss the UK Planning and Infrastructure Bill, energy infrastructure, planning reform and environmental regulation
24 Jun 2025
DRD Partnership secures top rankings in Chambers 2025 for litigation and crisis communications
DRD Partnership recognised as a top-ranked firm for litigation support, crisis PR and reputation management services
16 Jun 2025
Misinformation and cyber crisis management: legal, forensic and PR strategies in the UK
Last week DRD’s Claire Davidson joined an expert panel at this year’s London International Disputes Week (LIDW). Sitting alongside Grant Thornton’s Vijay Rathour and 5RB Chambers’ Adam Speker KC the panel, chaired by Grant Thornton’s Sophie Lamont, explored the rapidly changing landscape of misinformation campaigns and cyber incidents.
6 Jun 2025
Net zero backlash: legal, regulatory and reputational risks for UK corporations
Oliver Simpson explores how abandoning net zero commitments creates legal risk, regulatory scrutiny and reputational challenges for businesses
23 May 2025
Free speech on UK campuses: legal risks, University policy and student rights
Jonny Harris examines free speech laws, university regulation and the legal and reputational challenges facing UK universities
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