Corporate & Public Affairs
In today’s world, it is no longer possible to separate corporate affairs and media relations: almost every major reputational issue has a political as well as a media dimension, and the worlds are mutually reinforcing. Our philosophy is to provide our clients with integrated communications advice at a strategic level, and then drill down to provide targeted advice.
We advise clients on how political, social and economic developments might affect their business model, and how clients should strategically position themselves in this context. This includes advice and counsel in advocating client positions, and recommendations for optimal Government Relations and Corporate Affairs organizational structures. Societal trends not only require companies continually to reassess their market position and, where necessary, adjust their business model, they also offer new opportunities.
Only an integrated approach that consistently maps and targets all relevant stakeholders creates a solid foundation for sustainable corporate success.
Ongoing monitoring of the political and regulatory environment and the credible promotion of legitimate client interests secure the “license to operate” and create new business and growth opportunities.
Corporate & Public Affairs Strategy and Advocacy
We analyze the effect of a company’s political, societal and corporate environment on its business model and develop possible approaches that reduce potential risks while creating new opportunities.
Competition & Trade Cases
Merger analysis, state aid, trade disputes and cartels – the result of competition procedures by the EU Commission and Federal Trade Commission – are of enormous importance to affected companies and sectors.