Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Public Affairs | UK

Covington & Burling is a strong public policy and government affairs department handling a broad range of complex matters for a number of global clients. It has several practitioners who are experienced in policymaking within the UK and at the European level. The team guides clients through significant engagement with ongoing technological issues, which is bolstered by the firm's focus on assisting clients with data protection and cybersecurity policies.

Hogan Lovells possesses an outstanding public affairs team working at the forefront of regulatory and public law for a range of domestic and international clients, including UK government departments and sovereign governments. The firm offers extensive international resources as part of a global policy advocacy practice. It has extensive experience acting for organisations in heavily regulated industries as well as acting on behalf of those regulators. The firm assists with policy development across numerous sectors and working alongside policymakers on ongoing issues arising from Brexit and COVID-19.

Clifford Chance is a leading public affairs firm that is well versed in the provision of strategic advice to a range of prominent banks and financial services clients. In addition, the practice advises clients in the automotive, retail and technology sectors. It offers extensive expertise in both UK and EU law and policy, and has continued to provide key advice on the impact of Brexit, including a substantial focus on a range of trade-related issues. This focus is bolstered by a presence in Brussels and Paris, which allows for a fully integrated European service.

DLA Piper advises on an impressive range of matters in the government affairs space, including sanctions and export controls. The team comprises solicitors with backgrounds in diplomacy and policy who have worked in governments across the world, including the UK, North Africa and the Middle East. It has extensive experience working alongside teams in both the USA and the EU on large multi-jurisdictional issues. Recent activity has included advising clients across a range of sectors, including telecoms, food and beverages, industrials and financial services.