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Strategic Communications

Public Affairs & Government Relations

Navigate geopolitical risk, government scrutiny and regulatory uncertainty with strategic communications that engage policy and policymakers and move business interests forward.

Rising tensions among governments, civil society groups and global institutions impact companies. Crises increase scrutiny and policy shifts, affecting strategy and reputation and making strong engagement with policymakers and stakeholders essential.

With more than 500 experts across the world’s major financial markets and political centers, we help organizations shape policy debates and advocate for their interests where decisions are made.

Drawing on deep policy insight and strategic communications expertise, public affairs experts and government relations teams engage policymakers, regulators and other influential stakeholders to help clients clearly communicate their position on complex legislative and regulatory issues. Through proactive government relations and targeted public affair strategies, our work helps organizations:

  • Anticipate policy developments that could affect their business

  • Mitigate regulatory and political risk

  • Protect their license to operate

  • Advance strategic interests in policy discussions

Alex Deane sitting at a desk.
Alex Deane sitting at a desk.

Alex Deane - Senior Managing Director, Head of UK Public Affairs

We have had real success in assisting clients to get regulations, tariffs or different legal situations altered over time— by best developing a message and delivering it to the people that matter.

Alex DeaneSenior Managing Director, Head of UK Public Affairs
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Jackson Dunn - Senior Managing Director, Head of Americas Public Affairs

General counsel will be tasked with sitting with the CEO and the chair to determine what their risk profile is, what their risk tolerance is going to be, what their exposure is, and the potential consequences of any decisions they're going to make.

Jackson DunnSenior Managing Director, Head of Americas Public Affairs
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Cory Fritz - Senior Managing Director

Those that are going to be successful are the ones that have really done the legwork to understand the real-world business impacts and implications of some of these policy moves.

Cory FritzSenior Managing Director

Our solutions

Advancing strategic interests where political and regulatory decisions are made around political and regulatory risk management

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Crisis Management

Unexpected events thrust companies into the political spotlight without warning. When events transform a manageable situation into a full-blown political crisis, we help you reclaim your narrative and chart a path toward better days.

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Issues Campaigns

Regulatory and legislative decisions determine business growth trajectories — impacting employees, communities and entire industries. We build multi-disciplinary campaigns designed to shape understanding and create urgency, informing the public and political leaders with facts while building trust with policymakers that drives meaningful outcomes.

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Policy Research & Political Intelligence

The world changes in an instant and continuous vigilance matters. Through monitoring political shifts, conducting policy research, providing political intelligence and scenario planning, we ensure leaders have a government relations strategy that keeps them informed and prepared for dangers beyond the horizon.

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Corporate Responsibility

Stakeholders increasingly expect organizations to demonstrate meaningful social impact. Our public affairs experts help leaders define and communicate their impact in ways that build trust and credibility.

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Policy Communications

Public policy discussions can quickly shape business outcomes. We help organizations communicate their position clearly in complex legislative and regulatory debates.

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Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholders play a critical role in shaping policy outcomes. Through targeted engagement, our experts help build credibility and support among influential groups.

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Explore the latest in global election milestones and regular market analysis of crucial political developments around the world.
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