Public Affairs
Regulatory pressure is increasing worldwide. Managing political risks and processes is becoming ever more important for companies. IRF combines political, capital market and industry expertise for clients operating at the intersection of business and government, and expands their room for manoeuvre through advice on strategy, organisation and processes, as well as contacts with political decision-makers.
For example in a merger, restructuring or crisis situation.
Politics and the public expect a position that goes beyond narrow self-interest.
Associations, platforms or partnerships are losing impact.
Media, NGOs and politicians are placing the industry and the company increasingly under scrutiny.
Confrontation arising from investigations by supervisory authorities, potentially accompanied by criticism from politicians.
Subsidies, support programmes or location-related questions are under debate.
Political positions are not aligned internally.

