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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  • Energy & Natural Resources, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Critical Minerals in the Crosshairs: Navigating U.S. Supply Chain Policy and Global Competition
Dependence on foreign countries for many of the critical minerals the U.S. needs for national security,…
  • Issues Management, Public & Government Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement
  • Latin America, North America
Beyond Security and Operational Continuity: Emerging Corporate Risks After the Killing of El Mencho
On February 22, 2026, the leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), Nemesio Rubén Oseguera…
  • 2026 Latin America Insights, Public & Government Affairs
  • Latin America, North America
Latin America 2026: The Rise of Special Situations
Current Latin American Political Dynamics Are Neither Regional Nor Pendular If historical trends were the only…
  • Corporate Governance & Activism, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Defense Companies in the Crosshairs – Executive Compensation Comes Into Focus
The Executive Order issued on January 7th does more than target capital allocation decisions by defense…
  • Public & Government Affairs, Telecom, Media & Technology
Quantum and the Important Role of the U.S. Government
Quantum is at a critical tipping point, and the conversations among government leaders and corporate leaders have shifted…
  • Corporate Reputation, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
Defense Companies in the Crosshairs
Increased Defense Spending, a Significant Future Growth Opportunity, and Government Scrutiny Raises Risks to Current Operations…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Public & Government Affairs, Telecom, Media & Technology
The AI Buildout Is Local: Win the Community – Win the Compute
Executive takeaway: Scaling AI will require significant community engagement beyond what companies have done before. Right…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Quick Analysis: ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Drives More Gas and Batteries, Less Renewables
With the recent passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (“OBBB” or the “Legislation”),[1] FTI Consulting’s…
  • Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
Advanced recycling has proven the concept. Now it must prove the business.
The path to commercial-scale circularity requires navigating challenges no single technology or business model can address…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Global Public Affairs Snapshot: NATO Summit 2026
An Industrial Ankara Last week’s NATO Summit in Türkiye marked a significant shift in how the…
  • Global Public Affairs Newswire, Public & Government Affairs
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 10 July 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire. This week, we…
  • Corporate Reputation, Public & Government Affairs
  • Latin America
Colombia: Electoral Risk as a Structural Corporate Variable
The Electoral Cycle as a Core Factor in Corporate Operations The PA Insights 2026 — Second…
  • Industrials, M&A, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
The Next Chapter for A&D: Why Today’s IPO Wave Could Fuel Tomorrow’s M&A Boom
In recent years, emerging aerospace and defense companies have been transitioning from developing and demonstrating new…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot – The Defence Investment Plan – ‘A DIP into the unknown’
Autumn 2025. That was supposed to be the date when the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) would…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot – What Might “Manchesterism” Mean for Financial Services?
As challengers fade away and Andy Burnham edges closer towards Downing Street, the City of London…
  • Global Public Affairs Newswire, Public & Government Affairs
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 26 June 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.  This week, we…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot – Brexit and Burnham: The UK/EU relationship 10 years on
On Monday 22nd June, Andy Burnham confirmed his intention to succeed the resigning Keir Starmer as Prime…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: Burnham sweeps Makerfield and sets sights on Number 10.
Andy Burnham has swept to a decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election and will now return…
  • Global Public Affairs Newswire, Public & Government Affairs
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 12 June 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire. This week, we…
  • Public & Government Affairs
How Defense Tech Companies Can Turn Stakeholder Engagement Into a Growth Engine
The defense technology market has become increasingly crowded, but many companies still struggle with a fundamental…
  • Public & Government Affairs
FTI Consulting Global Public Affairs Snapshot: 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue: Asia’s hardening security order
The Shangri-La Dialogue, held annually in Singapore, provides military and political leaders the opportunity to engage…
  • Public & Government Affairs
FTI Consulting Global Public Affairs Snapshot: 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue: Asia’s hardening security order
The Shangri-La Dialogue, held annually in Singapore, provides military and political leaders the opportunity to engage…
  • Global Public Affairs Newswire, Public & Government Affairs
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 29 May 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.   This week, we bring…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: A New Era for Wales
“Something has stirred in the Soul of Wales”, declaimed Wales’s first non-Labour First Minister, Rhun ap…
  • Global Public Affairs Newswire, Public & Government Affairs
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 15 May 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.  This week, we bring…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: A King’s Speech Overshadowed
Against the backdrop of an existential week for the Government, marked by crushing electoral defeats at…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: Local and Devolved Elections 2026 – Labour on the losing side of change
Thursday’s local and devolved elections delivered a gut punch to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as Labour…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: A Royal Intervention – Soft Power and the Special Relationship
The UK-US ‘Special Relationship’ has weathered many storms, but the arrival of King Charles III in…
  • Global Public Affairs Newswire, Public & Government Affairs
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 1 May 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.  This week, we bring…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: Progress on Paper? The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy in Focus
Published on 15 April 2026, the renewed Women’s Health Strategy arrives four years after its predecessor…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot – Local Elections 2026: High-Stakes and Unpredictable Battlegrounds
Voters across England will head to the polls on Thursday 7th May for this year’s local…
  • Global Public Affairs Newswire, Public & Government Affairs
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 17 April 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire. This week, we…
  • Corporate Reputation, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Q1 2026 Health Insurance Payer-Provider Dispute Update
The first quarter of 2026 was marked by uncertainty surrounding the preservation of health insurance coverage…
  • Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
NASA’s Moon Base Reality Check: $30 Billion, 10 Years, and a Race Against China
Key takeaways NASA has recharged its entire human spaceflight program to ensure it beats China back to the Moon. The cancellation of…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Public & Government Affairs, Telecom, Media & Technology
  • North America
Why Strategic Public Engagement Matters for the Next Generation of Digital Infrastructure
Executive Summary Texas has emerged as one of the most important markets in the world for…
  • Global Public Affairs Newswire, Public & Government Affairs
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 20 March 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire. This week, we…
  • Global Public Affairs Newswire, Public & Government Affairs
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 06 March 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.  This week, we…
  • Capital Markets & Investor Relations, Corporate Governance & Activism, Corporate Reputation, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
U.S. Defense Sector Risks & Opportunities in 2026
The U.S. defense sector is poised to see a period of transformative growth in 2026. From…
  • Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: Spring Forecast 2026: Green shoots that may be uprooted
With Labour reeling from a by-election defeat in Gorton and Denton, the fall-out from the Peter Mandelson affair rumbling on, and the…
  • Global Public Affairs Newswire, Public & Government Affairs
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 20 February 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.  This week, we…