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The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced the details of a working group to support the government’s English Law Promotion Panel, helping to strengthen the international profile of English law and support the growth of the UK’s world-leading legal services sector. The working group will ensure that the role of public relations is recognized and represented in the Panel’s work.
According to a statement, the group will bring together communications professionals from across legal, corporate, government, and international sectors to contribute expertise that support the Panel’s wider objectives. The English Law Promotion Panel was established by the Ministry of Justice as part of the Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy. Chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, Rt Hon David Lammy MP, and Vice-Chaired by Sarah Sackman KC MP, Minister for Courts and Legal Services, the Panel supports the government’s mission to drive economic growth and strengthen the UK’s global competitiveness.
The UK legal sector contributes approximately £42.6 billion to the UK economy. The CIPR Working Group will be chaired by Farzana Baduel, President of the CIPR and a member of the English Law Promotion Panel, and includes;
- Sam Ellis, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
- Tony Langham, Executive Chair and Co-Founder, Lansons | Team Farner
- Jon McLeod, Partner, DRD Partnership
- Angharad Mountford, Senior Communications Manager, Schillings
- Charlotte Sansom, Associate Director, PR & Communications, EMEA, Dechert LLP
The group also draws on further representatives from global law firms and other organizations.
“The UK’s legal services sector is an economic powerhouse, driving growth and employing over 364,000 people across the country. The English Law Promotion Panel, together with the CIPR, will reinforce English law’s position as the destination of choice for international business – maintaining the UK legal sector’s world leading status and turbocharging the economy,” said Minister for Courts and Legal Services, Sarah Sackman MP KC.
“English law is one of the UK’s great competitive advantages. It underpins international trade, investment and dispute resolution, while also serving as an important source of British influence and soft power around the world. The CIPR is proud to support the work of the English Law Promotion Panel. Reputation, trust and understanding are critical to maintaining global leadership. Through this working group, communications professionals will contribute expertise that helps showcase the strengths of English law to international audiences and supports the Government’s wider economic growth ambitions,” said CIPR President, Farzana Baduel Chart.PR, Hon FCIPR.
“The CIPR welcomes the opportunity to support this important national initiative. Effective communications play a vital role in helping organizations, sectors, and nations build trust, influence, and engagement. I want to thank those who have volunteered to support this critical work. We look forward to working with our members and colleagues across government and the legal profession throughout 2026” added CIPR Chief Executive, Alastair McCapra.
