Modern-day lawyer is also a Director

Lawsuits don’t happen in a vacuum — politics, media, and society are watching. Whether you're being called out or want to set the agenda yourself, taking control is crucial.

Taking control means looking ahead and shaping the process during — and after — a decision is made. Parties always have to move forward — with the opposing side, with their reputation, and with the trust of those around them. That’s why it’s critical that relationships aren’t destroyed along the way.

What happens on the outside determines what’s still possible on the inside

When department store V&D was heading toward bankruptcy, the outside world was already talking about missed opportunities, disappearing jobs, and the end of an icon — even as efforts to find a solution were still underway behind the scenes. But employees heard the news through rumors, suppliers and landlords pulled out. What was still possible at the negotiation table was overtaken by the sentiment outside of it.

With Lightyear, the story went differently. From the moment bankruptcy became a real threat, communication was clear about a restart and a new direction. The message stayed tight, the media picked it up, and the public kept believing in the brand. Investors focused not on what couldn’t be done — but on what still could. As a result, Lightyear is now successfully working on the mobility of the future — with their own solar roof technology for a new generation of cars.

Advising Doesn’t End with the Case File

Legal proceedings never stand alone. Reputation, relationships, and public perception are deeply intertwined. Not every lawyer needs to be a communications expert or a diplomat. But the modern lawyer knows — as is already common in the U.S. — when it’s time to broaden the lens and engage more strategically in the conversation. At the table, and beyond.