Public Affairs

Making a difference

Changes in technology, the economy and society are fuelling an increasingly volatile and polarised political landscape. With stakeholders more sceptical than ever, businesses need to demonstrate their positive contribution and make their voices heard.

 

Our specialist public affairs team helps businesses achieve commercial objectives including increased growth and enhanced reputation. By forging strategic relationships, advising on policy change, and campaigning on high profile issues, we maximise the impact of clients’ communications across a range of sectors.

Areas of expertise
  • High level strategic counsel
  • Policy advocacy and legislative change
  • Building political reputation and relationships
  • Integrated campaigning
  • Coalition building
  • Political intelligence
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What We Do

  • Political analysis and insight
  • Integrated campaign planning and strategy
  • Policy development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Event management
  • Training and counsel

Political analysis and insight

Our work is based on a deep understanding of the processes, personalities and political environment across Westminster, Whitehall and the devolved administrations. We work with clients to understand their commercial needs, challenges, and opportunities, and identify how best the external political and policy environment can help them achieve their goals. Our detailed political monitoring and intelligence means that you stay as close to political developments as us.

Integrated campaign planning and strategy

Decades of experience leading integrated campaigns and advocacy for some of the world’s leading brands means we understand what resonates with political audiences, and how best to align your goals with their interests so that they become advocates for your cause. From developing compelling messaging to underpin a campaign, to long term strategies to drive regulatory change in complex sectors, we will position your organisation at the heart of the public policy discourse, using multiple channels including traditional media, social and digital.

Policy development

Businesses are well-placed to help governments solve complex policy challenges. We work with clients to develop actionable policy ideas and recommendations, ensure that they meet the priorities of key stakeholders, and deploy them through rigorous engagement. From position papers to long-form policy reports, our team are experienced in producing impactful submissions which have real-world impact.

Stakeholder engagement

Relentless stakeholder engagement sits at the heart of our work. We know how to open doors to the politicians, policymakers, industry bodies and think tanks who shape your commercial and regulatory environment. We have a proven track record of building networks of supportive stakeholders, turning them into advocates, and ensuring that you are part of the conversations that matter.

Event management

Politically focused events place your organisation as a convenor, at the heart of policy conversations, and provide you with valuable touch-points with stakeholders. We design and run events of all sizes, from intimate dinners and policy roundtables, to panel discussions and receptions with hundreds of attendees. From developing the theme of the event, to identifying venues, and securing speakers and an audience, we’re expert in creating moments that elevate your reputation in the eyes of stakeholders.

Training and counsel

It is crucial that your spokespeople are confident to deliver your advocacy in every political interaction, from stakeholder meetings and key note speeches, to select committee and media appearances. Our team draws on years of experience to provide the highest level of preparation, counsel and training so that your spokespeople can deploy your key messages with impact.