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The Risk Advisory Group

Political Risk

Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026 : Global-wide


The Risk Advisory Group

About

Provided by The Risk Advisory Group

Designed for senior leaders facing high-stakes decisions in complex political environments, our Commercial Intelligence service adds an advisory component to our usual in-country intelligence gathering. We provide the on-the-ground insights and local expertise to help our clients make decisions with confidence and clarity.

Typical scenarios include:

  • Helping M&A teams identify and evaluate acquisition targets – including assessing political risks that could threaten an asset’s commercial viability;​Working with bid teams to produce compelling proposals that resonate with key government decision makers in major tender, licensing and privatisation processes;
  • Advising corporate strategy teams considering entering new markets on potential political and regulatory hurdles and how best to overcome them;
  • Working with government affairs teams and business leaders during negotiations with governments, state-owned enterprises and regulatory agencies.

Key contacts

Huw Charles, Associate Director

[email protected]

Chambers Review

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Political Risk - Global-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The Risk Advisory Group has extensive experience managing political risk for clients that are seeking to invest in emerging markets. The group's political risk operation sits within its broader business intelligence services, and its global team speaks a wide range of languages. The Risk Advisory Group provides intelligence for clients through country risk mapping, predicting government actions and assisting with responses to legislation.

Notable practitioners

Patrick Lord is CEO of The Risk Advisory Group and a key contact.

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

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