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09 May 2025
Issue: 8115 / Categories: Legal News , Public , Company , Governance
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NLJ this week: The legal work of preparing corporate clients for public scrutiny

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Demands for accountability are growing louder, with companies under the spotlight and asked to comment, give evidence to inquiries or explain themselves to the public on an increasingly frequent basis

In this week’s NLJ, Joanna Ludlam, partner at Jenner & Block, who specialises in this area, explains why lawyers need to prepare their clients thoroughly for such a scenario, and to include this in their corporate governance and legal strategy.

‘Forward-thinking and sophisticated legal advisers can play a vital role in coordinating local counsel and PR teams to ensure that they are fully briefed on the unified global strategy,’ writes Ludlam, who is co-chair of Jenner & Block’s investigations department and chair of its London public law and crisis management practice.

‘Whether providing advice on how to handle difficult questions, giving guidance on the tone and delivery, coordinating media strategies, or formulating a legal defence, the goal is to align the client’s reputation and interests with legal principles and ethical considerations.’ 

Issue: 8115 / Categories: Legal News , Public , Company , Governance
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