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The Mandelson vetting affair has become one of the most instructive, and damaging, examples of crisis communications mismanagement in recent political memory. Not because the underlying facts are necessarily fatal to the government, but because of how catastrophically the communications have been handled. The story, in brief: Peter Mandelson was appointed UK Ambassador to Washington in early 2025, […]
By Lottie Newell When things go wrong, organisations rarely stumble in private. Issues that begin as operational, regulatory or cultural failures quickly become reputational crises, played out in public and judged at speed. That is why boards need to think about risk through a reputation lens, not just an operational one. The UK Corporate Governance […]
If you lead a faith organisation, you probably already know that the media does not treat you the same way it treats other organisations. A corporate that mishandles an employment dispute faces scrutiny. A faith organisation that does the same faces a story about hypocrisy. The incident may be identical, but the coverage rarely is. Why Journalists Approach Faith […]
With the College of Policing placing greater emphasis on clear, timely and transparent incident communications, it’s essential that schools know who to speak to, what to expect, and how to keep their communities properly informed. Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 Time: 2:00–2:45pm Format: Online In this practical 45-minute session, Dee Cowburn (Alder Specialist Partner) and Jack Myers (Senior […]
If someone connected to your organisation is under criminal investigation or facing trial – or even if they’ve already left, you may suddenly find yourself juggling legal uncertainty, media interest, and internal concern. Many organisations don’t realise they need specialist support until the situation is already escalating. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand […]
When an organisation is under pressure, removing a senior figure can look like the quickest way to draw a line under the issue. Sometimes it’s necessary. Often, it isn’t. When exits genuinely help There are two moments when a departure really moves things on: Why departures become the default More commonly, exits happen because leaders feel cornered. Without […]
Alder’s Tim Toulmin and Jack Myers will share expert insights on the evolving media landscape and how to manage critical communications when reputations are under pressure. The Eversheds Sutherland Environment, Health and Safety team will lead an interactive session based on real case experiences
Alder’s Tim Toulmin and Jack Myers will share expert insights on the evolving media landscape and how to manage critical communications when reputations are under pressure. The Eversheds Sutherland Environment, Health and Safety team will lead an interactive session based on real case experiences.
By Lottie Newell When I arrived at Alder on the first day of my nine-week internship, I had very little idea of what to expect. I had, of course, researched the company and had thoroughly enjoyed tackling a crisis scenario during my second-round interview, but the world of crisis communications nonetheless remained something of a mystery. I was not left in the dark for very long, however, since my first […]