Bradshaw Advisory and Akin launch UK-US trade and security alliance
Bradshaw Advisory, together with top US lobbying firm Akin, has established a UK-US strategic alliance to give businesses unrivalled insight into trade and security policy on both sides of the Atlantic.
At a time when global markets are shifting rapidly, the partnership brings together senior figures from government and policy to help organisations navigate complex challenges and seize new opportunities.
A transatlantic team with unparalleled experience
The alliance brings together former Ambassadors, UK Permanent Secretaries and US Members of Congress in a single advisory group. The team includes:
Sir Crawford Falconer KCMG - Senior Adviser, Bradshaw Advisory; former UK Chief Trade Negotiation Advisor and Second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Business and Trade
Amy Tinley - Deputy CEO, Bradshaw Advisory; led the development of the UK’s first post-EU trade strategy
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen - former US Congresswoman
Lamar Smith - former US Congressman
The Hon Joe Donnelly - former US Senator and Ambassador
Kevin Wolf - former Assistant Secretary of Commerce to President Obama
Geoff Verhoff - Senior Policy Strategist, Akin
Together, this group provides clients with senior counsel on political intelligence, risk and horizon scanning, lobbying and public policy, tariff and customs issues, and the drafting of legislative and international agreements.
“Global trade is changing daily, dominated by President Trump. The UK-US’ economic prosperity deal is being further iterated and potential new tariffs announced weekly. The impact on complex global supply chains and in some cases, companies' very survival, means that businesses need advisers with the experience to understand the impacts, help provide strategic solutions as well as defend their interests.
We’re proud to bring together some of the biggest names in global trade policy. This Alliance gives our clients unrivalled senior-level insights on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Amy Tinley, Deputy CEO Bradshaw Advisory
“Globalisation is at an inflection point - flipping the norms of trade and security on their head. Our collective expertise will help guide CEOs and business leaders through this time of great uncertainty to manage risk and seize opportunities.”
Sir Crawford Falconer KCMG, former Second Permanent Secretary, UK Department for Business and Trade
“With heightened focus on the US-UK relationship, this transatlantic alliance expands Akin’s reach and strengthens our ability to anticipate the evolving needs of clients. It further positions us to support businesses on both sides of the Atlantic as they navigate shifting policy dynamics and the future of international trade.”
Geoff Verhoff, Akin Senior Advisor
If you are navigating important trade issues or looking to improve your market access, please get in touch with our team.