CIPR’s 2026 President Farzana Baduel joins expert panel to future-proof UK legal sector
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is pleased to announce that its 2025 President-elect Farzana Baduel has been appointed to a new expert panel chaired by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.
The English Law Promotion panel was convened as part of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy and explores how to future-proof the UK legal services sector and reinforce English law’s status as a leading choice for international business amid growing competition from other countries.
The members of the English Law Promotion Panel are:
- Clare Ambrose - London Maritime Arbitrators Association
- Farzana Baduel - President-elect, Chartered Institute of Public Relations
- Richard Bamforth - Founding Chair, London International Disputes Week
- Sir Colin Birss - Chancellor of the High Court
- Christina Blacklaws - Chair, LawtechUK Panel
- Kirsty Brimelow KC - Vice Chair, Bar Council of England and Wales
- Charles Clark - Chair, International Law Committee
- Dame Linda Dobbs DBE - Red Lion Consulting
- Mark Evans - President, Law Society of England and Wales
- John Foster - Chief Policy and Campaigns Officer, Confederation of British Industry
- Dame Elizabeth Gloster DBE - Chair, LegalUK
- Lucy Greenwood - Trustee, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Kevin Nash - Director General, London Court of International Arbitration
- James Palmer CBE - Chair, Legal Services, CityUK
- Marcus Peffers - UK and Global Services Chair, M+C Saatchi
- Lord Sales - Justice of the UK Supreme Court
- Mrs Justice Joanna Smith - Chancery Division of the High Court
- Professor Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon) - Academic and author on future legal services
- Jonathan Wood - Chair, London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation
- Dr Linda Yueh - Academic and economist
English law stands as one of the United Kingdom’s most valuable strategic assets, forming the foundation for global trade, international investment, and confidence in our institutions. I am privileged to join the English Law Promotion Panel and contribute the insights of the strategic communications profession to this vital initiative.
Advancing English law on the international stage extends beyond legal excellence. It encompasses strengthening the UK’s global standing, building confidence among international markets, and preserving the rule of law as a core component of our national identity. The Chartered Institute of Public Relations is dedicated to supporting this mission and promoting the communicative power that lies at the centre of the UK’s soft power.
About the Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Founded in 1948, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is the world's only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners with over 11,000 members.
The CIPR advances professionalism in public relations by making its members accountable to their employers and the public through a code of conduct and searchable public register, setting standards through training, qualifications, awards and the production of best practice and skills guidance, facilitating Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and awarding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner status (Chart.PR).