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We are honored to see the hard work of 25 FGS Global colleagues recognized in this year’s Lawdragon Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting. Congratulations to all our honorees for your exceptional achievements in crisis communications. Read more on Lawdragon: https://lnkd.in/ekXvYku7 #CrisisAndIssuesManagement #CrisisCommunications #FGSGlobal

FGS Global Impact: Strategic Solutions for Mission-Driven Leaders In an era of unprecedented polarization and institutional mistrust, mission-driven organizations face formidable obstacles to achieving your goals. Introducing FGS Global Impact - your strategic partner in navigating complexity and driving meaningful change. Our expert team helps organizations and leaders through: • Skilled navigation of high-stakes moments • Issue-driven campaigns • Powerful coalitions that amplify your influence • Narratives that cut through noise and inspire action • Expert communications and advocacy that achieve winning strategies Our global team spans key hubs across the U.S., UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, providing localized expertise with worldwide perspective. We've advised the world's most prominent philanthropies, corporations, and non-profits during their most consequential moments in increasingly complex societal landscapes. Ready to maximize your impact? Let's connect: https://lnkd.in/eBEpGQii

As dealmakers navigate the complexities of competition policy under the Trump administration, Josh Tzuker, Global Head of Competition at FGS Global, sat down with The Wall Street Journal to offer insight from our recent DC event featuring Andrew Ferguson, Gail Slater, and other Trump officials - "They gave an articulation that while they’re not anti-M&A, they believe that competition on the merits is important."   Curious about what this means for the future of dealmaking? Dive into the story: https://lnkd.in/ed7PddDr Or watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/ehkf-6cB Lauren Thomas #Antitrust #Competition #FGSGlobal

What will antitrust policy look like in the Trump 2.0 era? FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson and AAG in the DOJ antitrust division Gail Slater provided unparalleled insights at a recent panel hosted by FGS Global and The Capitol Forum. They discussed their plans to focus on Big Tech, implement a vigorous non-compete program and adopt a “no-BS” approach to remedies, among other priorities. Learn more or watch the full video of their talk now: https://lnkd.in/ehkf-6cB

Earlier this week at The Merode Club in Brussels, we hosted a timely and engaging dinner event, “Defining a New Era of Transatlantic Relations.” Just five minutes before we began, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on the new tariffs—setting the stage for an even more dynamic and relevant discussion. We were honored to open the evening with remarks on “The State of Europe” by Karel Lannoo, CEO of the CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies), followed by a rich and thoughtful conversation featuring our distinguished colleagues from FGS Global: • Richard Walters, Former Senior Advisor to the Republican National Commitee and Trump-Vance Campaign • Eva Christiansen, Former Strategic Advisor to German Chancellor Angela Merkel • Jan Peter Balkenende, Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands Together, we explored what lies ahead for transatlantic relations in the context of a second Trump administration, a renewed von der Leyen Commission, and the leadership of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as Germany reasserts its global role. A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for this meaningful and timely exchange. To continue to the conversation and identify strategies to help your organization find opportunities in this challenging environment, please message Sebastian F. A. Vos or Joel Johnson. #TransatlanticRelations #Geopolitics #EUUS #Leadership #PolicyDialogue #BrusselsEvents #GlobalTrade #FGSGlobal 

On Tuesday, our Equity Advisory & IR team hosted an insightful workshop in Amsterdam on 'Elevating Capital Markets Days', in partnership with IR Impact. A big thank you to our panellists, including Leandro Mazzoni, Marc Zwartsenburg, and our own Amy Platts, as well as Steven Wade from IR Impact for leading the discussion and Anneke Hoijtink, Sarah Morgan, Chloé Hogg and Justin Shinebourne for leading the roundtable discussions. We’re looking forward to carry this momentum to Zurich in June. With 20+ IR professionals at the session, we explored: ✅Key elements that make a CMD impactful ✅Linking strategic initiatives to financial outcomes ✅Openly discussing risk and uncertainty with investors ✅Measuring the success of a CMD Capital Markets Days (CMDs) are more than just a date on the IR calendar—they’re a critical opportunity to reset the narrative, engage investors, and showcase strategic direction. Find out more on how to deliver an impactful CMD here: https://lnkd.in/ecuNn7Dq #InvestorRelations #CapitalMarkets #fgsglobal

As the world reacts to President Trump's 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for some countries, FGS Global experts continue to monitor this fast-moving policy area, including how it might impact UK and European businesses and their communications strategies. The day after Trump Administration's so called 'Liberation Day', FGS Global geopolitical experts (Joe Palombo, Jeff Huber, Biancastella de Angelis, Rachel Alexander, Giulia Pasquali) hosted a flash call on how businesses might think about the US government's trade policy. Here is what our experts had to say.

FGS Global and The Capitol Forum were thrilled to host an incredible event exploring the most pressing issues and priorities in antitrust and competition policy in the US and abroad.   Our 3 expert panels offered unparalleled insight into how regulators are approaching antitrust and what this means for businesses and families. Here are some top takeaways: - The US perspective: Gail Slater and Andrew Ferguson emphasized a continuation of the assertive antitrust and competition enforcement seen during the first Trump Administration. They noted that there is bipartisan concern over economic concentration. However, both enforcers offered more receptivity to appropriate remedies in M&A. - An international lens: Andreas Mundt and Roger Alford debated how to balance innovation and competition, explaining that they go hand in hand. They also noted that competition enforcers should not be seen as political bodies but instead arbiters of the law. - Enforcers roundtable: The final panel offered the perspectives of the leadership of the FTC competition bureau and the criminal and civil enforcement programs of the DOJ. They offered that antitrust enforcement is part of the Administration’s drive for efficiency and protecting workers and consumers. They highlighted their targeting of collusion and bid rigging in government contracts and focus on health care, tech, agriculture and transportation as areas of concern. Want to dive deeper into these insights? Sign up to get the event recording as soon as it's available: https://lnkd.in/eWkT67g8   Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and virtually and to the FGS Global and Capitol Forum teams!

Congratulations to our newly promoted Partners around the world. Sarah Potts Ashton, Dr. Tatiana Belgorodski, Alastair Elwen, Harry Florry, Justine Hall, Jeff Huber, Andreas Kolbe, Lisa Large, Alexander Otto, Carolyn Pike, Jay Qin, Julie Rudnick, Jeremy Sawatzky, Jenna Scanlon, Chris Sibbald, Alex Seiler, Bradley Vitou, Morgan Warners   #fgsglobal

TOMORROW: Hear from Andrew Ferguson, Gail Slater, Cristina Caffarra, Andreas Mundt, Roger Alford and more LIVE.    This global expert panel will discuss the latest in competition and antitrust. Join us there by registering for the livestream, beginning at 1:15 PM: https://lnkd.in/enHb5f99 The Capitol Forum