Issues and Crisis Management
Van Prooyen Greenfield LLP works closely with law firms, companies and individuals to manage issues by anticipating and preparing for shifts in public opinion that could impact reputation. When necessary, we provide our clients with full-service crisis communications counsel to resolve issues efficiently and credibly.
Most importantly, we work with our client’s legal and executive teams to ensure the communications response is handled appropriately to best protect attorney-client privilege in sensitive situations. In every instance, we ensure that the public relations efforts are consistent with and complement the client's legal, business and regulatory strategy.
Van Prooyen Greenfield LLP brings a unique insight to crisis communications founded on our counselors’ business and legal experience and understanding.
We have managed issues across the spectrum, including:
- bankruptcy filings and out-of-court restructurings
- product recalls
- environmental and health issues
- government investigations
- changes in senior management
- poor financial performance
- litigation support
Representative Matters
- Van Prooyen Greenfield LLP recently counseled a leading entertainment company in the resignation of its CEO and other high-level management changes.
- Provided crisis communications counsel to the one of the world’s leading purveyors of antique maps during industry-wide scrutiny related to the theft of stolen antiquities.
- Provided communications counsel to the world’s largest privately owned global public relations firms on litigation communications, issues management and attorney-client privilege matters.