International Affairs

The international communications landscape is radically changing. Clients need to adapt and make sense of an increasingly unstable, hyper-competitive environment, and decipher how to achieve influence within it.

Our International Affairs practice focuses on providing tailored advice and solutions for governments, multilaterals, NGOs and global corporates.

We build campaigns, develop narratives, train leaders, recruit advocates and secure international platforms for clients.

We help clients to tell their stories and find more human-centric connections to key audiences, driving awareness to specific programmes that help to build and enhance their reputation and achieve the right outcomes.

We design, build, and enhance communications functions for clients that need help in getting their story out there and drive impact with global audiences.

We also protect their reputations when an issue or crisis emerges that threatens to undermine the day-to-day running of their affairs.

Led by Ben Lock, the practice covers a wider range of areas, including:

International stakeholder programmes
Destination branding
Capacity building
Trade promotion and economic development
Media counsel and training
Digital campaigns

I worked closely with Ben and Alan on a highly sensitive project in a complex jurisdiction. They provided training and advice for our teams on the ground in the U.S., Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco and Ireland. We consistently sought out their expertise and analysis of situations. They worked collaboratively as part of the wider team of advisers, and always delivered thoughtful and high-quality work

We have worked with Kendal for a number of years including on major initiatives such as acquisitions and new strategic partnerships in the MENA region. I am very pleased to be able to recommend Alan and his team. They have a good knowledge of the relevant issues, they always deliver to a deadline, and they bring real creativity to their work.