Litigation PR & Communications
UK-wide
4 years ranked
Provided by DRD Partnership
Simon has nearly 20 years’ experience working in corporate affairs. He has deep expertise advising clients and their legal teams on a range of high-profile dispute resolution matters and other contentious situations. His practice spans commercial litigation, group claims (where he has acted on both the claimant and defendant sides), judicial reviews, investigations, and reputation management. He is individually ranked by Chambers & Partners for both litigation communications and crisis management. Clients have praised his strategic thinking and his constant availability. Simon began his career in public affairs and continues to provide advice that takes into account all of the audiences that matter to his clients. He has trained executives to appear before Parliamentary Committees, as well as advising on high-risk political and regulatory matters.
Provided by Chambers
Simon Pugh joined DRD Partnership in June 2026, having previously led the litigation communications practice at Portland. His varied practice includes communications work relating to class actions, judicial reviews and regulatory matters, and he is also an expert in advising ultra high net worth individuals on reputational issues.
Provided by Chambers
Simon was great: it is very rare that you get such day-to-day exposure of leaders from the sector.
Simon is easy to work with and knowledgeable to the industry.
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