When a crisis hits, timing and precision are everything. Our structured, confidential process ensures that your reputation, legal position, and business continuity are protected from day one.
Hour 1 – Rapid Assessment
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Immediate intake call with client to understand the situation.
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Gather all facts, documents, and digital content.
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Identify key risks: legal, reputational, operational.
Hours 2–6 – Containment & Legal Safeguards
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Issue urgent legal notices or injunctions if needed.
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Secure and preserve evidence for potential litigation.
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Initiate takedown requests for damaging online content.
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Establish an internal “need-to-know” communication protocol.
Hours 6–24 – Narrative Control
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Prepare first public/media statement aligned with legal strategy.
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Brief key internal stakeholders and leadership.
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Engage trusted media contacts to shape coverage.
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Identify and counter misinformation or hostile narratives.
Day 2 – Strategic Engagement
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Begin targeted media sensitisation with key journalists.
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Develop Q&A sheets for interviews, hearings, and briefings.
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Align social media messaging across all channels.
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Engage with regulators, investors, and major clients to reassure them.
Day 3 – Repositioning & Recovery
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Launch rebranding or positive narrative campaigns.
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Introduce long-term online reputation repair strategies.
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Plan follow-up stories to replace negative headlines.
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Integrate legal developments into communications for transparency.
Why This Works
Our approach ensures:
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Legal Protection First – Communications are always aligned with your defence.
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Speed – We move within hours, not days.
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Networked Response – Media, regulators, and partners are engaged immediately.
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Sustainable Recovery – We don’t just end the crisis; we rebuild your position.
Why Clinton Consultancy
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Worldwide Coverage
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Integrated Legal & PR Strategy – We align communications with legal defence to prevent liability and protect your position in court.
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Speed & Discretion – Confidential, rapid response within hours, not days.
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Cross-Sector Experience – From mining and finance to politics and tech, we manage high-profile crises across all industries.
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Vetted Networks – Direct access to trusted media, regulators, and industry influencers.
Clinton Consultancy is arguably the most networked law firm and consultancy house globally, combining UK- and internationally-trained expertise in law, communications, lobbying, and strategic advisory.
We are trusted by corporations, high-net-worth individuals, political figures, and international brands to manage high-stakes reputational challenges, rebuild public trust, and protect interests across Africa’s most dynamic and competitive markets.
Our work spans all major countries and leverages deep relationships with media, regulators, and industry leaders to deliver results that stand up in courtrooms, boardrooms, and the public arena.
Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com (cc: info@clintonconsultancy.com)
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