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Byfield Consultancy

Litigation PR & Communications

Litigation Support Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Byfield Consultancy

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Litigation PR

As a dedicated legal sector communications agency, Byfield have in-depth knowledge of litigation. They are able to work seamlessly with legal counsel, in-house counsel, litigation teams and in-house PR teams to manage the reputational aspects of a dispute.

Byfield have significant national and international experience in communications around legal disputes. Byfield’s founders were involved in the first consumer-led class actions, and have been involved ins some of the most significant consumer-led actions in the UK.

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Litigation PR & Communications - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Byfield Consultancy is regularly sought after by a range of law firms and litigation funders, as well as by individuals and organisations involved in disputes. The agency uses its industry expertise and market contacts to reflect a client's legal position in the media.

Strengths

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  • Byfield is authoritative yet approachable. They strike an excellent balance between authority and professionalism.

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  • Byfield opened up significant doors of opportunity to the situation in terms of bringing a resolution. They are very articulate and detailed on the work that they do.

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  • Byfield is strategic, proactive, responsive and I am able to speak to the entire team deployed to assist and advise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Gus Sellitto
    Band 1Gus Sellitto

    Gus Sellitto

    Gus Sellitto is a notable name in the market and the founder of Byfield Consultancy. He provides advice to law firms and their clients on reputational difficulties arising from protracted disputes.

    • Gus is an incredibly able adviser and oozes authority.

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    • Gus is very experienced, knowledgeable and well connected. Gus understands the sensitivities.

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    • Directors don't tend to be as directly hands-on as Gus is - he will pick up quickly to get you an opinion fast.

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    • Gus looks for opportunities for us. He is very professional, has a lot of credibility and a great international network.

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    • Gus is a formidable leader for Byfield and has instilled the right standard in everyone at Byfield.

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  • Band 3Michael Evans
    Band 3Michael Evans

    Michael Evans

    Michael Evans is joint managing director at Byfield. He brings a significant amount of experience to his litigation PR matters, having previously worked in communications at major international law firms.
    • Michael is a superhero in reputation management; he knows his stuff.

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    • The forward planning Michael puts in place and the horizon scanning as to the potential issues a client could be the subject of is great.

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  • Up and ComingDina Hudson
    Up and ComingDina Hudson

    Dina Hudson

    Dina Hudson is an impressive lead consultant at Byfield. Hudson has a busy practice advising clients on litigation communications strategies across a variety of claims, including group actions.

    • Dina is excellent and has total grasp over strategy.

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    • Dina is engaging with knowledge of the issues and landscape.

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    • Dina has been hugely passionate about her support of the clients and has brought imagination and proactivity to the PR campaign.

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