Arena has been ranked as a leading communications advisor in crisis and risk management and litigation support in Chambers & Partners’ 2026 rankings. This marks the second consecutive year Arena has been ranked in its four-year history and its inaugural ranking in litigation support.
When interviewed by Chambers, clients highlighted Arena’s partnership and deep strategic capabilities to navigate both crises and litigation challenges and produce favorable outcomes, saying:
- "The firm has a personal touch and connectivity to senior principals. I have 100% confidence in their judgement and capabilities. Arena always makes me feel like I am their only client."
- "Arena nips the problem in the bud and turns a lemon into lemonade."
- "Arena Advisory Group is set apart by its ability to align litigation-related communications with broader corporate and founder priorities. They operate as true strategic partners; balancing legal sensitivity with commercial realities while maintaining message discipline across stakeholders. Their availability and steady counsel during fast-moving situations has been particularly valuable to our leadership team."
Founder J. Peter Donald received special acknowledgment for his third consecutive year. Clients commented, "Peter brings exceptional strategic sophistication and a steady executive presence to complex matters. He thinks several steps ahead, anticipating stakeholder reactions and helping leadership calibrate messaging accordingly. His commercial awareness and ability to align communications with long-term business strategy distinguish him from peers."
About Arena
Arena focuses on the moments that matter most—high-stakes issues where how an event is managed can have lasting repercussions on stakeholders’ trust and reputation. Clients get an A-team of seasoned communicators developing the strategy, doing the critical work, and delivering results with an eye to value.
Arena is a communications advisory firm, founded in 2021, headquartered in New York City and a presence in San Francisco.
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