Litigation Support                                           

Perhaps no challenge offers a greater risk to a company’s good name than high-profile litigation of accusation of civil or criminal wrongdoing. H&G has extensive experience providing reputation management, alliance-building third-party advocacy and services to corporate clients, working on teams comprised of corporate and outside counsel, corporate management, corporate public affairs executives, outside public relations agencies, lobbyists and even advertising agencies.

In the face of actual or potential external events or actions that can besmirch one’s reputation, it is more than prudent—it is essential—to retain as much control over stakeholder perceptions as possible. The only way to do that successfully is to work hard to manage those perceptions proactively—not reactively—through persuasive communications and action.

That’s why a company facing civil or criminal actions needs to develop a strategic public affairs plan that will allow it to (1) maximize the strength and power of its reputation and image; (2) shape attitudes among all of its key stakeholders regarding the company as an ethical, admirable corporate citizen; (3) withstand and minimize the inevitable damage that adverse publicity, litigation or indictment would have on business goals; and (4) maximize the company’s ability to mount a strong, winning defense against any civil or criminal actions brought against it.