Fieldfisher LLP is a prominent European law firm with a strong presence in the EU lobbying landscape, officially registered in the EU Transparency Register since February 3, 2021. The firm specializes in providing comprehensive legal advice and representation, particularly in competition law, trade law, environmental policies, and litigation. Fieldfisher operates as a professional consultancy and law firm, offering expertise to a diverse clientele on complex EU legislative and regulatory matters. The firm’s lobbying activities primarily focus on influencing EU initiatives and policies related to competition and trade, ensuring that its clients’ interests are effectively represented in the EU decision-making process.
Fieldfisher’s lobbying efforts are supported by a team of four declared lobbyists, equivalent to one full-time equivalent (FTE), although none hold European Parliament accreditations. The firm maintains offices across Europe, including a significant EU office located in Brussels, Belgium, which serves as the hub for its lobbying activities at the EU level. Fieldfisher’s broader legal services cover corporate and commercial law, intellectual property, banking and finance, regulatory matters, real estate, employment and pensions, dispute resolution, tax, and competition law, reflecting its status as a full-service law firm with a European footprint.
Despite being a key player in EU lobbying, Fieldfisher has not declared any affiliated organizations or member organizations in the Transparency Register, suggesting that it operates independently or with limited formal networking affiliations. Financially, the firm reported lobbying expenditures of €37,500 for the closed financial year May 2019 to April 2020, with client lobbying budgets ranging between €10,000 and €24,999. This indicates a moderate level of investment in lobbying activities relative to the scope of its operations.
Fieldfisher’s engagement with EU institutions is characterized by a focus on legal and regulatory frameworks, with no specific group memberships within the European Commission or Parliament disclosed. The firm’s lobbying approach emphasizes providing expert legal opinions and influencing policy through professional consultancy rather than broad coalition-building or alliance networks. Since its registration, Fieldfisher has maintained a consistent presence in the EU lobbying arena, aligning its efforts with the evolving legislative priorities of the EU, particularly in competition and trade law sectors.
