Ashleigh Shepherd | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

I specialise in running – and supporting clients to prepare for – sensitive and large-scale investigations following major incidents and crises. My notable work includes assisting former UK Supreme Court Justice Lord Dyson with his independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the BBC Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales. I also have extensive experience advising on complex public inquiries – including the Covid-19 Inquiry and Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse -  and inquests, as well as on regulatory decision-making and investigations.

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Inquiries & inquests
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Corporate crisis management: trends and developments to watch in 2026

27.03.2026
Our Crisis Management experts have published a practice note with Chambers and Partners on the key trends and developments in crisis management which general counsel, executive teams and boards should be following in 2026.
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Public & Regulatory
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PFAS: Are we in the eye of a 'public scrutiny' storm?

19.03.2026
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Public & Regulatory
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Stay transparent: How to navigate internal communications during an independent investigation

29.01.2026
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Public & Regulatory
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Crisis management: How to plan and prepare for public scrutiny arising from an independent investigation

29.01.2026
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Public & Regulatory
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Preserving the paper trail: How to protect documentary evidence during an independent investigation

29.01.2026
When a business faces the prospect of an independent investigation, whether regulatory, criminal, or internal, the first step is often the most critical: securing the documentary evidence. Mishandling this stage could compromise the integrity of the investigation and expose businesses to both legal and reputational risk.
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