A Matter of Reputation is the podcast at the intersection of litigation, communications, and reputation strategy. From high-stakes disputes to crisis moments, we explore how legal risk and public perception collide, and how smart, strategic communication can shape the outcome. This is where reputation matters most.
Why is it that enviromental and climate issues now seem to cut across every area of business and legal practice - and what is the best way to address them? On the latest episode of our A Matter of Reputation podcast, Dina Hudson, Lead Consultant (D&I) at Byfield, is joined by Maria O’Loan, Head of Environment and Planning at Tughans LLP, to explore this question. The discussion also covers: 👉 How communications, stakeholder engagement and public trust have become central to...
8 May 2026
Who Speaks for Arbitration? Part 2: In discussion with Artem Doudko FCIArb and Peter Ashford
In Part 2 of this conversation, Byfield Founder Gus Sellitto continues the discussion with Peter Ashford, Chair of London Arbitration Week and independent arbitrator, and Artem Doudko, partner in Osborne Clarke’s Dispute Resolution practice. Building on Who Speaks for Arbitration? — Byfield’s strategic report — they explore how arbitration is understood beyond the legal sphere, and the role the media plays in shaping that perception. The conversation looks at how international arbitration i...
24 Apr 2026
Who Speaks for Arbitration? Part 1: In discussion with Artem Doudko FCIArb and Peter Ashford
In Part 1 of this conversation, Byfield Founder Gus Sellitto speaks to Peter Ashford, independent arbitrator, mediator and consultant and Chair of London Arbitration Week, and Artem Doudko, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and partner in Osborne Clarke’s Dispute Resolution practice. Drawing on Who Speaks for Arbitration? — a strategic report by Byfield — they explore how international arbitration is perceived beyond the legal community, and who is shaping its public narrative...
13 Mar 2026
Why winning in court is no longer enough: A Conversation with Hugh Evans
In this episode of A Matter of Reputation, Gus Sellitto speaks to Hugh Evans, former disputes partner at DLA Piper and now a senior adviser to Byfield’s Disputes and Investigations team, about how reputation has moved from the margins to the centre of litigation strategy. Thank you for listening!
30 Jan 2026
Family Feuds, Public Trials and Forever Chemicals
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 dis...
9 Jan 2026
Persephone Bridgman Baker on Managing Reputation Risk in High-Stakes Disputes
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 betwe...
28 Nov 2025
Inside UK Class Actions: A Conversation with Chaya Hanoomanjee
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. Thank you for listeni...
7 Nov 2025
A Conversation with Robertson Pugh’s Elizabeth Robertson
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. Thank you for listening!
10 Oct 2025
Inside the Business of Disputes: Launching A Matter of Reputation
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. Thank you for listening!
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