London/New York/Munich – June 25 2026 – Kekst CNC, the international strategic communications advisory firm, has once again been ranked Band 1 worldwide for both Crisis Communications and Cybersecurity Communications by Chambers and Partners in its 2026 Crisis & Risk Management guide.
The rankings reaffirm Kekst CNC’s position as the trusted advisor to boards, CEOs, legal counsel and leadership teams navigating critical moments where business, reputation and stakeholder expectations converge. From cyber incidents and litigation to geopolitical challenges and complex corporate events, the firm helps organizations anticipate risk, manage uncertainty and emerge stronger.
Chambers’ annual rankings are based on extensive interviews with clients, legal partners and industry peers and recognize firms that consistently deliver exceptional counsel in the most demanding circumstances. The guide also recognized individual expertise within the firm, ranking Kekst CNC Partner Callum Laidlaw and Senior Consultant James Dann among the leading practitioners in Cybersecurity PR & Communications.
Client feedback highlighted Kekst CNC’s combination of strategic insight, real-world experience and execution under pressure:
Crisis PR & Communications
“What really distinguishes Kekst CNC is its responsiveness and strategic depth. The team moves quickly without sacrificing quality, and the analysis is consistently sharp and actionable. Beyond execution, Kekst CNC acts as a true thought partner that is not afraid to challenge assumptions, bring fresh perspectives and help clients think a step ahead.”
“Kekst CNC stands out for its ability to deliver comprehensive full-scale crisis management whilst the team members bring direct and hands-on experience. The team’s expertise enables the firm to design highly realistic scenarios bridging the gap between theoretical planning and actual crisis response.”
“The Kekst CNC team are incredibly responsive, very strong writers and able to keep track of multiple high stakes workstreams simultaneously. They keep the clients’ needs centred in every decision.”
Cybersecurity PR & Communications
“Kekst CNC are very collaborative, very engaged, genuine specialists in cyber crisis communications. They are very responsive and very good to work with.”
“The Kekst CNC team are made up of very experienced practitioners. Team members are some of the best and most capable individuals with a wealth of experience of matters of all sizes and complexities. Kekst CNC have a strong bench and good junior talent coming through.”
“Their strategic advice on what to message and when has always been on the mark. They’re also good at drafting communications – their tone, style and direction has been very strategic.”
The recognition builds on Kekst CNC’s longstanding role advising clients through moments that define reputation and enterprise value. With specialists across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, the firm combines deep local knowledge with integrated global execution to help clients navigate complexity with confidence.
Founded in 1990, Chambers and Partners operates in more than 200 jurisdictions and is regarded as one of the world’s leading independent authorities on legal and professional services. Its annual Crisis & Risk Management guide recognizes the leading crisis management law firms, strategic communications consultancies and risk advisory firms supporting organizations before, during and after high-stakes events.
See the full 2026 Chambers Crisis & Risk Management rankings for Global Crisis and Global Cyber.