Cairnstone was established in January 2026 by Antony Dunkels following a decade advising at major international communications agencies, including leading Edelman's litigation practice and as a partner in Brunswick's litigation and disputes team. A former criminal defence barrister, Dunkels has concentrated on dispute-related PR and crisis communications, with Cairnstone launched as a specialist reputation and risk advisory firm focused on strategic counsel for clients involved in contentious and high-profile matters.
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