Brunswick Group, the strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues, today announced that Antony Dunkels has joined its London office as a Partner. As part of the firm’s global Litigation Communications offer, he will advise clients on a range of business-critical issues across litigation, disputes, regulation and policy.
Antony is a UK-qualified barrister with experience spanning a wide range of legal specialties, strategic communications, reputation management, crisis and business risk. Most recently, he led the Litigation and Legal Affairs practice at Edelman in London, where he was responsible for clients involved in high-profile legal proceedings, regulatory issues, disputes and investigations across a variety of jurisdictions and sectors.
Neal Wolin, Chief Executive Officer, said: “In a world where business faces growing legal and regulatory challenges, clients are hungry for trusted advice that draws on a blend of professional expertise. Antony brings to Brunswick a wealth of experience as both a lawyer and a strategic communications advisor across a variety of sectors. We are excited he is joining our global Litigation Communications offer, as part of which he will provide first-rate, senior advice to our clients and make significant contributions to our firm.”
Charlie Potter, Partner and co-lead of Brunswick’s global Litigation Communications offer, said: “We’re delighted that Antony is joining our growing team at an exciting time in the global disputes market. He will further strengthen our capabilities supporting clients in complex, large-scale, cross-border mandates and help drive the expansion of the offer into new areas, in the UK and internationally.”
On joining Brunswick, Antony Dunkels said: “Brunswick is widely regarded as the market leader in litigation communications and issues management. I’m thrilled to be joining such an experienced, respected and professional team, and a firm with a global reputation for providing trusted advice on clients’ most critical issues.”
About Antony Dunkels
Antony has advised on complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation and on some of the most high-profile disputes of recent years. Ranked in Chambers and Partners 2020, he has worked closely with lawyers, media and digital specialists, business intelligence and other professional advisors to ensure the most favorable outcome for the client.
Most recently, Antony was head of Edelman’s Litigation and Legal Affairs practice in London, where he was responsible for clients involved in high-profile legal proceedings, regulatory issues, disputes, or investigations. Prior to that, he was a partner at Bell Pottinger handling crisis and litigation communications, and he previously worked at other communications firms.
Antony developed his expertise during a 12-year career at the Criminal Bar and as a lawyer at the Financial Conduct Authority, Enforcement division. Antony holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Bristol and a CPE Postgraduate Diploma in Law at the College of Law in London.
About Brunswick Group
Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues. Our purpose is to help the great value-creating organizations of the world play a more successful role in society. We advise on critical issues at the center of business, politics and society, and help our clients – the leaders of large, complex organizations – understand and navigate these interconnected worlds. Brunswick is one firm globally, operating as a single profit center. This allows us to respond seamlessly and effectively to clients’ needs wherever they are in the world.
For more information, visit: www.brunswickgroup.com.
Contact:
Name: Charlie Potter
Title: Partner and co-lead of Brunswick’s global Litigation Communications offer
Email: [email protected]