Bell Pottinger Public Affairs provides full government relations, public policy and public affairs counsel to firms in the financial sector, including stakeholder engagement and reputation management across all political, regulatory and NGO audiences.

Our experience extends over 16 years, during which time we have advised a wide range of clients including: 

Our experience includes: 

• advising on the politics surrounding competition inquiries; 
• strategic positioning in times of rapid change and hostile political scrutiny; 
• developing and implementing engagement programmes to differentiate our clients and influence public policy; 
• training CEOs for appearances before select committees; 
• positioning clients as responsible corporate citizens with government, regulators and consumer groups; 
• monitoring and influencing legislation in the UK and Europe; and 
• undertaking audits to measure political opinion and gauge impact of public affairs activity.

We have advised one of the world's largest banks for over 10 years and our staff have been seconded into clients for up to two years.  As well knowing the politics around finance, we therefore also have a firm understanding of the commercial drivers within client businesses. Our focus is on providing them with the intelligence, insight and influence they need to achieve their commercial objectives.

Talk to us about how we can help you.

Contact: Paul Montague-Smith, Director
pmsmith@bell-pottinger.co.uk