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J.S. Held

Political Risk

Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026 : Global-wide


J.S. Held

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Political Risk - Global-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

J.S. Held specialises in providing bespoke political risk reports and is recognised in the industry for its stakeholder mapping of emerging markets. The firm also provides advice to clients on the risks posed by US and European sanctions. The firm's expertise was further expanded in 2023 with the acquisition of Africa Matters.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Livia Paggi
    Band 1Livia Paggi

    Livia Paggi

    Livia Paggi manages J.S. Held's political risk, ESG and business intelligence services. She is regularly consulted by multinational corporate clients and often advises on Russian and Eurasian matters.

  • Band 1Philip Worman
    Band 1Philip Worman

    Philip Worman

    Philip Worman has strong experience in the industry, having led political risk practices at several other firms before J.S. Held. He is able to assist with sanctions advisory, market entry analysis, stakeholder management and evaluating potential partners' political exposure.

    • Phillip Worman is outstanding. I regard him very, very highly; he is excellent.

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