Public & Government Affairs

Managing and mitigating political risk.

The escalating tension between governments, civil society organizations and multinational institutions has significant implications for publicly traded and privately held companies. Current crises have intensified government scrutiny in an already heavily politicized environment, altering competition and anti-trust regulatory frameworks and requiring businesses to demonstrate strong governance and contribute to environmental and societal goals. From increased market pressure to tech disruption and public scrutiny challenges that can hinder growth abound. With 500+ experts in every major financial and political market, our practice helps management teams, boards of directors, and their legal, financial, and public affairs advisors navigate the demands of this ever-changing political landscape.
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Jackson Dunn

Head of Americas Public Affairs
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Alex Deane

Head of UK Public Affairs
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Hans Hack

Head of Brussels office
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Caroline Muecke-Kemp

Head of Germany Public Affairs
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Carlos Ochoa Alonso

Head of Spain Public Affairs
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Ben Hamilton

Head of Australia Public Affairs
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Gregory Grellet

Head of France Public Affairs
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Rachel Hseuh

Head of Strategic Communications, China
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Antoine Mialhe

Head of EMEA Healthcare & Life Sciences
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  • ESG & Sustainability, Financial Communications, Public & Government Affairs
Nature-Related Disclosures – Advancing Our Understanding of Physical Risk
Biodiversity loss and other nature-related issues are increasingly recognized as having an impact on supply chains…
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences, Public & Government Affairs
Local News Outlets Continue to Highlight Increasingly Common Payer-Provider Disputes
The operational and financial landscape for healthcare organizations is as complex as ever, as payers and…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: UK Confirms Membership of the CPTPP
UK membership of the CPTPP trading bloc, an 11-party agreement between Pacific states, including Australia, Japan,…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
An Artificially Polarised Election: General elections in Spain
An analysis of the economic programmes presented by the central parties in the Spanish General Election,…
  • Financial Services, Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: The Hunt for Growth – the Chancellor’s Mansion House Reforms
With inflation still front and centre of the macroeconomic picture, the Governor of the Bank of…
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Communications, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Reality Check: Data Security and Privacy in 2023
2023 could be a reality check for US companies on data security and privacy practices: Regulators…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
A presidency in Europe marked by uncertainty
From July 1, and for 184 days, Spain will hold the presidency of the Council of…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Webinar: Suspensions, by elections, arrested developments – What next in UK politics?
The UK has seen significant political developments these past few weeks, the resignation of former Prime…
  • Financial Services, Public & Government Affairs
What’s in a Name? The Dangers of Mislabeling Regional Banks
The recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic have once again put…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
How international organizations are changing the world of business
In 2010, a “Fit not Fat” publication called for taxing sugary drinks as a steadfast way…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, ESG & Sustainability, Public & Government Affairs
Hydrogen Hub Communications Dilemma – Engage Now or Wait?
As no fewer than 30 aspiring hydrogen hubs await the U.S. Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) decision…
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  • Healthcare & Life Sciences, Public & Government Affairs, U.S. Government Affairs
  • North America
Combating the Growing Children’s Mental Health Crisis
After three years, many of the policies and procedures put in place to address the COVID-19…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Nuclear Fusion’s (Non-Scientific) Pathway to Commercialization
Harnessing the power of the stars on Earth through nuclear fusion has long been theoretically possible,…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, ESG & Sustainability, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
A New Dawn for Carbon Capture in the U.S.
Both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have…
  • Financial Services, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Nonbanks Face Tougher Road Under New FSOC Plan
The U.S. Treasury Department’s interagency regulatory body, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), recently announced it…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Public & Government Affairs
  • Latin America, North America
The North American Agenda: Legislative Blitz
North American relations are at a crossroads. FTI Consulting’s binational team of policy, international relations, and…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Critical Minerals: What’s On & What’s Next
Welcome to the 26th edition of FTI Consulting’s weekly Critical Minerals Newsletter, where we dive into…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: England’s Local Elections 2023 – Conservatives suffer major local election losses
Yesterday’s local elections saw voters go to the polls across most of England outside of London….
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Public & Government Affairs
  • Latin America, North America
The North American Agenda: Despite AMLO’s Silence, Proposed Administrative Reform Takes Center Stage
North American relations are at a crossroads. FTI Consulting’s binational team of policy, international relations, and…
  • Corporate Reputation, Public & Government Affairs
  • Latin America
Human Rights-Related Risks: Does Your Organization Verify the Ethical and Responsible Conduct of Its Suppliers?
Laws are changing around the world to impose on companies to prevent human rights violations resulting…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Latin America, North America
Nearshoring: Buzzword or Business Opportunity?
China is the most significant great power challenger the United States has faced in decades, and…
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Communications, Public & Government Affairs, Telecom, Media & Technology
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
Surfing on the Ocean of Crypto Regulation
The digital asset industry has expanded across the world, revolutionizing global finance options for millions. While…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Critical Minerals: What’s On & What’s Next
Welcome to the 22nd edition of FTI Consulting’s weekly Critical Minerals Newsletter, where we dive into…
  • M&A, Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa, North America
Oversight in Flux? The National Security and Investment Act and Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: Green Day – Long on content, short on money
To much fanfare, last week saw the UK Government’s latest set piece slew of publications on…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
Q&A with Ali Karami Ruiz
We sat down with Ali Karami Ruiz, who has recently joined FTI Strategic Communications as a…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: Spring Budget 2023 – Has Hunt done enough to keep the Conservatives in the fight?
This afternoon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, delivered his Spring Budget to the…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: A Year of War – What the conflict in Ukraine has meant for global business and the world order
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. What has transpired is a conflict that the rest…
  • Government Investigations, Public & Government Affairs, U.S. Government Affairs
  • North America
House Republicans Waste Little Time, Push Forward on Investigations
For the past two years, House Republicans have issued hundreds of oversight letters to federal agencies…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: Brexit Breakthrough? The views from all sides as a deal on Northern Ireland is secured
As the EU and the UK finally agree a deal on making the Northern Ireland Protocol…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: Tales from Munich – Hope for the West, prepare for the worst?
One year on from the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, last weekend’s Munich Security Conference (MSC)…
  • 2023 Latin America Insights Report, Energy & Natural Resources, ESG & Sustainability, Public & Government Affairs
  • Latin America
Understanding the Administration of Gustavo Petro
The meaning of license to operate in Colombia is being redefined. President Gustavo Petro’s push to…
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Communications, Public & Government Affairs
  • Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, North America
Munich Cyber Security Conference 2023 – Key Takeaways
Resilience, regulation, and standardization emerge as core levers for global cybersecurity. On the eve of the…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: Scotland after Sturgeon – Where next for the SNP?
After eight years at the helm of the Scottish Government, having served through the premierships of…
  • COVID-19, Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
El liderazgo español de la UE: una presidencia clave y desafiante
La próxima presidencia española de la Unión Europea llegará en un momento clave por los grandes…
  • COVID-19, Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
The Spanish Leadership of the EU: A Key and Challenging Presidency
Spain will assume the next presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot – 100 days in, time is running out for Rishi Sunak
Yesterday marked Rishi Sunak’s first 100 days in No 10. The third Prime Minister in the…
  • 2023 Latin America Insights Report, Energy & Natural Resources, Public & Government Affairs
  • Latin America
One Green Goal Ahead: Will Brazil’s Public and Private Sectors Converge to Make the Country an Environmental Powerhouse?
Over the last three decades, Brazil has developed a robust legal framework for biodiversity conservation and…
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences, Stakeholder Engagement
  • North America
Drug Pricing Negotiations – Are You Ready?
Mark your calendars! Earlier this month, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled its…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot – Boom or bust? Chris Skidmore’s ‘Mission Zero’ calls for an all-in approach towards a green economy
When Prime Minister Liz Truss appointed Chris Skidmore MP to lead a review of net zero,…