Howard Kennedy PR Activity Report - February 2016

February highlights • 15 press releases have been prepared in February. • Susie Al-Qasab has been interviewed by The London

Magazine on employing people in the home. • Jane Amphlett has been invited to write for Financial

News/Dow Jones on harassment and out of work contact.

• Brian Eagles advice to Zuma Productions on the Martin Scorsese co-production of ‘Silver Ghost’, the story behind Rolls Royce cars, was featured in The Times daily Brief.

• A press release on Ballymore’s sale of ground rents, Project Oak, has been reported in CoStar, PrimeResi and Property International.

• Naomi O’Higgins, who joined the firm in January, has written an article for New Law Journal of Court of Protection deputies.

• Kyle Phillips, who again joined the firm this year, has been interviewed in Metro on ‘joint enterprise’.

• Mark Stephens has, amongst other things, been interviewed by The Times, Daily Express, Daily Mail, LBC and the BBC.

Press cuttings by practice – December - February 2016

8%

16%

7% 7%

12%

4%

11%

10%

4% 4%

8%

9%

Press cuttings by media type – December - February 2016

Press cuttings by content – December – February 2016

Press cuttings by media type – December – February 2016

Articles

Interviews, Quotes & Comments

Other Mentions

58%

8%

34%

Online Broadcast Print

Press cutting number by month

Total reach by month

25

61

50

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

December January February

NumberofPressCuttings

950,276

2,238,698

3,713,591

0

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

3,000,000

3,500,000

4,000,000

December January February

Audience

Articles and press releases by month

3

11

14

7

55

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

December January February

NumberofPressReleases NumberofArticles

Full activity report – February 2016 Team Activity Description Employment Press release –

Whistleblowing and financial services

A press release has been prepared and issued in advance of new regulations that require financial services firms to have in place a whistleblowing champion by 7 March.

Article – CIPD HR-Inform – Part One

Lydia Christie has written an article for the CIPD’s HR-Inform on whistleblowing and what businesses in general must do to protect whistleblowers.

Article - CIPD HR-Inform – Part Two

Lydia Christie has written an article for the CIPD’s HR-Inform on new whistleblowing rules that affect financial services organisations.

Interview – The London Magazine

Susie Al-Qasab has been interviewed by The London Magazine on employing staff in the home.

Article opportunity – Financial News

Howard Kennedy’s Employment team has been invited to write an article for Dow Jones/Financial News on email in the workplace and what constitutes harassment.

Employment team meeting

Coast joined the Employment team for its marketing and BD meeting on 24 February.

Immigration Interview – Share Radio Antonia Torr has been interviewed by Share Radio on the new right to rent checks that landlords must conduct from 1 February.

IP, Media and Technology

Draft press release – Data Protection regulations

A draft press release has been prepared in advance of publication of the General Regulation on Data Protection. The draft press release is with Robert Lands for comment and amends on publication of the regulations.

Press release – Zuma Productions

A press release has been prepared and issued following the firm’s role in advising Zuma Productions on its co-production with Martin Scorsese’s US company Sikelia Productions of ‘Silver Ghost’.

Article – Solicitors Journal

Julia Wookey has written an article for Solicitors Journal on divisive stalemate between tech giant Apple and the FBI.

Twitter – journalists on Twitter

Coast has provided Alex Meloy and Robert Lands with a list of key media, marketing and PR journalists and their Twitter handles.

IP team meeting Coast joined the IP team on 3 February for its team meeting and to discuss/plan PR activity. Corporate and Commercial

Press release – Hazel Capital VCT

A press release has been prepared and issued following the firm advising Hazel Capital on the launch of its two VCT funds focusing on renewable energy.

Article – Acquisitions International

Gillian White has written an article for Acquisitions International discussing raising money from angel investors.

Real Estate / Real Estate Litigation

Press release – South Audley Street

A press release has been prepared to mark the firm’s role in advising on the acquisition of an £85m property in Mayfair. The press release is with Howard Kennedy for approval. A second version that does not mention the client or the individual property has been prepared as an internal announcement.

Press release – Project Oak

A press release has been prepared and issued following the firm advising Ballymore on the sale of a large ground rent portfolio.

Press release – Charlotte Gould Young Norwood Property Awards

A press release has been prepared and issued following Charlotte Gould being shortlisted for ‘Property Lawyer of the Year’ at the annual Young Norwood Property Awards.

Press release – Tobacco Dock

A press release has been prepared and issued following the firm advising developer Al Mubarakia on a PRS scheme of 124 residential apartments at Tobacco Dock, East London.

Draft press release – SDLT

A draft press release has been prepared for Katy Klingopulos with comment on how developers are being asked by would-be purchasers to reduce the asking price of homes that are expected to complete after 31 March 2016 to reflect the 3 per cent increase in SDLT.

Awards Coast has spoken to Christine Baltas with regards The Lawyer Awards and the Solicitors Journal Awards. The work done for PEP&CO has been discussed as a possible theme for the award submissions.

Astrid Stanley – Passle Coast met with Astrid Stanley to talk through and help her with her Passle posts. Private Client Article – New Law

Journal Naomi O’Higgins has written an article for New Law Journal on the role and responsibilities of deputies under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Commercial Litigation Press statement - Prince Abdul Aziz

A press statement has been prepared with Steven Morris in relation to Prince Abdul Aziz and his intention to appeal. The press release has yet to be issued.

Litigation team meeting Coast was due to attend the Litigation team meeting on 17 February. Our joining the meeting was postponed due to too few people attending.

Crime PR planning meeting Coast met with Kyle Phillip and Martyn on 17 January to discuss and plan PR activity. Sport FC Business Coast has approached the editor of FC Business – a magazine dedicated to the management of football

clubs and grounds – with a number of ideas for articles. Coast to chase. Family Press release – Family

High Court decision Emma Green has prepared a first draft press release following a successful High Court decision in an international divorce case. The press release was more for the firm’s website than wider circulation.

Press release – Surrogacy case

Lois Langton and Coast have prepared a press release following a landmark High Court case on surrogacy. It was agreed that the press release be circulated to a very small number of journalists.

The Stylist Lois Langton has had a photography session with the Stylist following her interview in January and in advance of profile.

Firmwide / Miscellaneous

Press release – Wellbeing Week

A press release has been prepared and issued following the firm’s Wellbeing Week (8-12 February).

Coffee – Daniel Wells Coast met with paralegal Daniel Wells to discuss contributing to the Solicitors Journal. Daniel is to send Coast some ideas for potential articles.

Howard Kennedy Press Cuttings Report

Title Date Circulation Description Advertising equivalent

LegalMoves 31 January N/A Headline: Law Firms Report on appointments and moves within UK law firms, referencing the appointment of Antonia Torr to lead the immigration practice.

N/A

Project Manager Today

January / February

11,200, bi-monthly

Headline: The rise of the Cyber Security and Data Breach Officer Interview with Dan Hyde on Cyber Security and Data Breaches.

£5,015

Professional Security

1 February 11,000, monthly Headline: Year of the breach report Report on Dan Hyde’s predictions of businesses and organisations taking greater steps for cyber security, quoting Dan Hyde.

£2,342

City AM 1 February 99,039, daily Headline: Landlord checks on immigration status criticised Report on the requirements of landlords to check the immigration status of their tenants, with comments from Antonia Torr.

£1,645

Share Radio 1 February Radio Headline: no headline Interview with Antonia Torr on Right to Rent Checks.

-

City AM 1 February Online Headline: Right to Rent: Landlord check on immigration status criticised Report on the requirements of landlords to check the immigration status of their tenants, with comments from Antonia Torr.

-

Private Client Adviser

1 February 3,500, monthly Headline: Law firm launches immigration practice Report on Howard Kennedy launching its dedicated immigration services practice, referencing the appointment of Antonia Torr.

-

The Lawyer 1 February 20,899, weekly Headline: Data fever Report on data protection with comments from Howard Kennedy’s Dan Hyde.

£7,639

Synergy News 1 February 20,000, monthly Headline: The do’s and don’ts of using social media Report on Howard Kennedy’s comprehensive set of do’s and don’ts for SoR members who use social media.

£755

Synergy News 1 February 20,000, monthly Headline: Don’t delay: Last chance to nominate your Rep of the Year! Report on the Rep of the Year award, referencing Howard Kennedy as a representative of the award sponsors.

£496

Construction & Investment Journal

1 February N/A Headline: Strawberry Star launches GBP 25M property fund Report on Strawberry Star launching a £25 million fund to explore investment opportunities in London, referencing Howard Kennedy as an advisor.

N/A

DESIblitz 2 February Online Headline: Landlords must check immigration status of tenants Report on the requirements of landlords to check the immigration status of their tenants, with comments from Antonia Torr.

-

The Stage 3 February Online Headline: Equity cash not a mystery Report on the court case of Equity’s mystery £1.2 million cash, referencing Howard Kennedy as the Solicitor.

-

The Stage 4 February 9,489, weekly Headline: Equity cash not a mystery Report on the court case of Equity’s mystery £1.2 million cash, referencing Howard Kennedy as the Solicitor.

£779

Building Construction Design

8 February Online Headline: Howard Kennedy Lawyer shortlisted for ‘Young Property Lawyer of the Year’ Report on Charlotte Gould being shortlisted for the ‘Young Property Lawyer of the Year’, with comments from Kate Woodgate.

-

Housebuilder & Developer

8 February Online Headline: Howard Kennedy Lawyer shortlisted for ‘Young Property Lawyer of the Year’ Report on Charlotte Gould being shortlisted for the ‘Young Property Lawyer of the Year’, with comments from Kate Woodgate.

-

People Management Online

9 February Online Headline: New financial services whistleblowing rules could apply in other sectors Report written by Howard Kennedy’s Lydia Christie on new rules coming into effect in the financial services sector regarding whistleblowing on wrongdoing.

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International Bar Association

10 February Online Headline: In many parts of the world, where draconian laws are used against journalists, students and dissenters, defamation is still treated as a criminal act. While campaigns for freedom of expression have achieved some progress, the rise of social media is presenting further challenges. Report on criminal defamation with comments from Mark Stephens.

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Property Week 12 February Online Headline: Shortlist revealed for 2016 YN Property Awards Report on the 2016 YN Property awards’ shortlisted companies, referencing Howard Kennedy’s Charlotte Gould as being shortlisted for YN Property Lawyer of the Year. Also Howard Kennedy are referenced as sponsoring the Company of the Decade award.

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The Times (The Brief)

16 February Online Headline: Howard Kennedy gives Rolls-Royce services to film production Report on Howard Kennedy advising Zuma Productions on its deal with Sikelia Productions for their new film; referencing Brian Eagles as the director of the legal advice.

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BBC Radio Kent 16 February Radio Headline: no headline Discussion with Mark Stephens about the Baftas and the last BBC Three show to be shown on Television.

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Property Magazine International

16 February Online Headline: Al Mubarakia secures financing for residential development at Tobacco Dock Report on Al Mubarakia Limited developing offices into a PRS scheme of apartments at Tobacco Dock, with reference to Howard Kennedy advising on the deal.

-

The Argus 17 February 22,399, daily Headline: Five controversies Article 19 Mini report on Julian Assange’s court case, referencing Mark Stephens’ involvement.

£625

LBC Radio 17 February Radio Headline: no headline Interview with Mark Stephens on the Shabir Ahmed court case.

-

The Times 18 February 408,643, daily Headline: Is social media undermining case for naming of suspects? Report on protecting suspects’ anonymity and whether there should be a ban or not, with comments from Mark Stephens.

-

The Times (Scotland)

18 February 21,898, daily Headline: Is social media undermining case for naming of suspects? Report on protecting suspects’ anonymity and whether there should be a ban or not, with comments from Mark Stephens.

£16,124

The Times 18 February Online Headline: Is social media undermining case for naming of suspects? Report on protecting suspects’ anonymity and whether there should be a ban or not, with comments from Mark Stephens.

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Metro (London) 19 February 753,765, daily Headline: Joint killers given hope of appeal by the top court Report on joint enterprise laws being misinterpreted for 30 years, with comments from Howard Kennedy’s Kyle Phillips.

£10,963

Metro (Liverpool) 19 February 31,578, daily Headline: Joint killers given hope of appeal by the top court Report on joint enterprise laws being misinterpreted for 30 years, with comments from Howard Kennedy’s Kyle Phillips.

£778

Metro (Manchester)

19 February 105,647, daily Headline: Joint killers given hope of appeal by the top court £2,583

Report on joint enterprise laws being misinterpreted for 30 years, with comments from Howard Kennedy’s Kyle Phillips.

Metro (Cardiff) 19 February 26,107, daily Headline: Joint killers given hope of appeal by the top court Report on joint enterprise laws being misinterpreted for 30 years, with comments from Howard Kennedy’s Kyle Phillips.

£959

Metro (East Midlands)

19 February 40,096, daily Headline: Joint killers given hope of appeal by the top court Report on joint enterprise laws being misinterpreted for 30 years, with comments from Howard Kennedy’s Kyle Phillips.

£276

Jewish Chronicle 19 February 21,959, weekly Headline: What’s next? Langdon gets the lowdown Report on the Langdon Business Lunch, held at the central London offices of Howard Kennedy.

£378

Jewish Chronicle 22 February Online Headline: What’s next? Langdon gets the lowdown Report on the Langdon Business Lunch, held at the central London offices of Howard Kennedy.

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Private Equity Wire

23 February Online Headline: Howard Kennedy puts the wind into the sails of Hazel Capital’s renewable energy VCTs Report on Howard Kennedy advising Hazel Capital on the launch of two VCT funds, focusing on renewable energy; with comments from Keith Lassman.

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Wealth Adviser 23 February Online Headline: Howard Kennedy puts the wind into the sails of Hazel Capital’s renewable energy VCTs Report on Howard Kennedy advising Hazel Capital on the launch of two VCT funds, focusing on renewable energy; with comments from Keith Lassman.

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CoStar 24 February Online Headline: Ballymore to offload £65m ground rent portfolio -

Report on Ballymore instructing Howard Kennedy to sell a large ground rent portfolio, referencing David Philips, Kate Woodgate and Katy, Klingopulos; with comments from David Philips.

Daily Express 24 February Online

Headline: Outrage as your BBC licence fee pays part of £100,000 Clarkson punch settlement Report on the BBC paying part of the £100,000 settlement to Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon, referencing Mark Stephens’ tweets about the issue.

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Family Law 24 February Online Headline: DM and another v SJ and others [2016] EWHC 270 (Fam) Report on a surrogacy clinic in Cyprus, referencing Howard Kennedy advising Dr Bianca Jackson.

-

LawInSport 24 February Online Headline: Athletes, sports lawyers and sports executives to attend LawInSport Conference Report on the 2016 LawInSport Conference, referencing Howard Kennedy attending the event.

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Mail Online 24 February Online Headline: no headline Mini report on Jeremy Clarkson’s £100,000 Top Gear settlement, referencing Mark Stephens and his tweets on the matter.

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BBC World Service (Newshour)

24 February Radio Headline: no headline Report on a court case against Johnson & Johnson, with comments from Mark Stephens.

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Daily Express 25 February 400,733, daily Headline: Outrage as your BBC licence fee pays part of £100,000 Clarkson punch settlement Report on the BBC paying part of the £100,000 settlement to Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon, referencing Mark Stephens’ tweets about the issue.

£5,148

Daily Mail (Scotland)

25 February 87,228, daily Headline: no headline Mini report on Jeremy Clarkson’s £100,000 Top Gear settlement, referencing Mark Stephens and his tweets on the matter.

£477

Daily Mail 25 February 1,598,411, daily Headline: no headline Mini report on Jeremy Clarkson’s £100,000 Top Gear settlement, referencing Mark Stephens and his tweets on the matter.

£5,674

Legal Cheek 25 February Online Headline: Would UK contract law have helped to free Kesha? Report on the court case between Kesha and Dr Luke, with comments from Mark Stephens.

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Prime Resi 25 February Online Headline: Ballymore to sell off ‘Landmark’ ground rent portfolio Report on Ballymore instructing Howard Kennedy to sell a large ground rent portfolio, referencing David Philips, Kate Woodgate and Katy, Klingopulos; with comments from David Philips.

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Property Magazine international

25 February Online Headline: Ballymore sells major ground rent portfolio Report on Ballymore selling a major ground rent portfolio, referencing Howard Kennedy as an advisor.

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UK Nigeria Online 25 February Online Headline: no headline Mini report on Jeremy Clarkson’s £100,000 Top Gear settlement, with comments from Mark Stephens.

-

People Management Online

26 February Online Headline: Financial services rules broaden approach to whistleblowing Article written by Lydia Christie on the new rules on ‘whistleblowing’.

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Total audience 3,713,591 Total advertising equivalent value £62,656