Crisis management

A crisis can hit in many different forms and when you least expect it. Our lawyers will help you evaluate the scale of the problem and plan your initial response.

Whatever the nature of a crisis, businesses in today’s media-led environment need immediate experienced support and practical ongoing advice to protect reputation, financial stability and secure strategic objectives. We can provide the support and advice needed when the initial reaction is crucial and what you do at this point may have a significant bearing on the outcome. This includes:

Immediate access to specialist legal advice
A tailored approach with expert input, whatever the issue
A vast knowledge base and years of experience
National reach across our network of offices

Our experience

Advising the trustees of a large charity in response to enforcement action by the Charity Commission and substantial media criticism
Successfully defending injunction proceedings for misuse of confidential information following the recruitment of a team of people from a commercial competitor
Attending an emergency response meeting at a client’s premises to plan a response to a major asbestos exposure on the day of discovery and manage the public PR response
Obtaining an urgent court order tracing money fraudulently transferred by an employee into a foreign bank account
Assisting a leading cardio thoracic unit to manage the immediate and long term consequences of defective medical devices
Representing a university in relation to the accidental and unencrypted disclosure of highly sensitive personal data

We also offer crisis prevention services

Often our clients find that our crisis prevention services can identify potential areas for review and, in a number of cases, these have identified areas for concern before they have become a crisis. We can also ensure that, should the worst happen, you have a well-structured plan that can kick into action.