Gus and Dina explore how disputes increasingly unfold in public long before and sometimes without legal resolution, from the Beckham family’s very public estrangement to Prince Harry’s landmark High Court battle with the British press. They examine how narratives evolve when there is no clear legal endpoint, how litigation timelines interact with media pressure, and what happens when court documents themselves become part of the public conversation under the Transparency Pilot Scheme. The discussion also turns to Byfield Consultancy’s latest report on PFAS forever chemicals, asking how rising public awareness of complex environmental and health risks is reshaping the legal and reputational landscape for companies, and why communications strategy is now inseparable from both private disputes and major litigation.

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In this week’s episode, Michael is joined by Persephone Bridgman Baker, Partner at Carter-Ruck, to explore how reputational risk intersects with disputes and investigations, often long before issues become public, and to reflect on her path into media and reputation management and how she advises clients in crises where legal, media and commercial pressures collide. The discussion examines how reputational risk is assessed alongside legal risk, the dangers of early missteps, the balance between silence and engagement, working effectively with PR advisers, advising boards and senior executives under scrutiny, and how the role of reputation in disputes is evolving, with practical takeaways for organisations preparing for the next crisis. 

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In this week’s episode, Dina sits down with Chaya Hanoomanjee, Partner and Managing Director at Austen Hays, to explore how she found her way into specialising in class actions and what it really takes to shape the marketing and PR strategy behind major group claims. Chaya walks through some of the standout cases she’s worked on — including the high-profile action against Grindr — and offers her perspective on the rapidly evolving landscape of group litigation in the UK.

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In this week’s episode, Dina is joined by Elizabeth Robertson, Co-founder of Robertson Pugh. They discuss launching Elizabeth's unique boutique with investigator Henry Pugh, and the importance of reputation management. Drawing on her fascinating career, Elizabeth reflects on the overturned Libor convictions and the role of the press, the reputational risks around sanctions work, and how regulators use the media as part of their enforcement toolkit.

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In our first episode, we unpack why reputation matters in moments of dispute, what listeners can expect from the series, and dive into the ongoing collective redress regime review - a topic that’s redefining how group actions and public communications play out in the UK and beyond.

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