Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026 : Global-wide
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Kekst CNC understands that cybersecurity communication is a practice in its own right and requires the support of specialist teams.
A specialist global team understands the landscape, speaks the language, and is highly experienced working alongside legal counsel, insurers and cyber forensics firms to develop robust communications that minimise reputational damage.
With expertise accumulated across hundreds of complex incidents and preparedness briefs, the team advises clients across the full spectrum of cybersecurity and data risks.
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Kekst CNC is a global communications firm and part of Publicis Groupe. The firm regularly advises clients on their responses to cyber incidents and also assists with crisis preparedness plans. The team is praised by sources for the impressive expertise and client service it brings to matters.
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Kekst CNC are incredibly collaborative. It is a very cohesive team and a safe pair of hands.
Kekst CNC are very collaborative, very engaged, genuine specialists in cyber crisis communications. They are very responsive and very good to work with.
The Kekst CNC team are made up of very experienced practitioners. Team members are some of the best and most capable individuals with a wealth of experience of matters of all sizes and complexities. Kekst CNC have a strong bench and good junior talent coming through.
It has been a very positive experience with Kekst CNC. They have good bench strength with a wide variety of senior people who bring something slightly different to the table. It's a very deep offering.
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Callum Laidlaw is a partner in the Kekst CNC London office. He advises on crisis preparedness and response plans, and regularly assists clients with cyber incidents.
Callum Laidlaw is very clear and very experienced.
Callum Laidlaw is extremely professional in his work and widely networked. We enjoy working with Callum and he has always been a great support.
Callum Laidlaw is really knowledgeable and gives a lot of comfort to clients. He knows what he is doing and reassures clients in times of crisis.
James Dann is a senior consultant at Kekst CNC in London. He advises global clients on reputational risks, and has extensive expertise in assisting with responses to cyber threats.
James has the incredible ability to connect with clients in a way that makes them feel at ease.
James is a brilliant adviser who truly understands both client requirements and the competing technical and legal elements of complex cyber incidents.
James is extremely malleable to the clients. You can put him in front of any client and he can adapt his counsel accordingly.
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