Government Affairs

Around the globe, the Government Affairs professionals at Lex Mundi member firms help clients navigate through the complex and time-consuming process of managing their issues and relations with local, state, national and foreign governments.  Experienced in all aspects of government relations and administrative and regulatory law, their in-depth understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes enable them to develop strategies and solutions that are consistent with the objectives of their clients.   

The environment in which public policy is developed is ever changing and is affected by politics, history, legal decisions, interest groups, precedent and daily news,  and the experienced member firm lawyers in Lex Mundi's Government Affairs group know what it takes to get the best outcomes for their clients.  With the expertise, collective experience, insights, know-how and political connections within their respective jurisdictions,  this network of lawyers has proven invaluable in addressing the complex legal and public policy issues facing their clients and in helping facilitate their cross-border operations around the globe. 

The Government Affairs professionals at Lex Mundi member firms can provide expertise and experience in the following areas:

• Represent clients in their relationships with state, provincial or country-specific governmental entities, from the legislative bodies to the various departments, agencies, boards and commissions of state/country-specific government
• Analyze and respond to proposed administrative rules
• Provide advice on regulatory issues
• Assist in drafting legislation
• Communicate clients' interests to legislators, bureaucrats, organizations and associations to secure a broad base of support
• Monitor the progress of bills from introduction through the legislative process
• Appear on behalf of clients in negotiations, proceedings and hearings
• Lobbying for state, provincial and federal legislation
• Campaign finance
• Government ethics
• Coordinate legal and government relations strategy
• Initiatives and referenda
• Analyze how a proposed bill or regulation will impact your business and contact the key policymakers on your behalf
• Monitor and participate in and policy development proceedings on behalf of clients
• Represent clients before the European Commission

Additionally, when your legal requirements move beyond government issues, lawyers in the group can connect you to their full-service law firms for the advice, expertise and support you will need and can open doors to representation anywhere in the world.