Forefront Advisers

Forefront Advisers is a boutique political intelligence and advisory firm specializing in providing comprehensive political analysis and insight on European Union and UK political developments. Established as a spin-off from the public affairs consultancy Hanbury Strategy, Forefront Advisers helps investors, financial institutions, corporates, and other clients to understand and navigate the complex political and macroeconomic risks shaping policymaking in Brussels and major European capitals. The firm offers expert coverage of EU digital and emerging technologies policies, financial regulation, and broader political trends in Europe, including the Central and Eastern European (CE

Forefront Advisers is well-regarded for its in-depth political research and strategic analysis, focusing on regulatory developments, EU affairs, and national political changes that impact the business environment and investment climate in Europe. The firm is staffed by policy specialists and former EU officials with extensive experience in EU institutions, banking, and government, enabling it to provide clients with timely intelligence on lobbying, regulatory reform, and policy shifts. Forefront also collaborates closely with sister company DeHavilland, which provides political intelligence and stakeholder management services, further enhancing its reach and expertise in the Brussels public affairs sphere.

The company engages actively with EU policy networks and delivers bespoke political advisory services tailored to the needs of its clients. It maintains a strong presence in EU lobbying circles through registered transparency activities, providing detailed reports on lobbying meetings, affiliated organizations, and financial expenditures related to its EU engagement strategies.

Name: Forefront Advisers
Activity: Political intelligence, EU and UK political advisory, lobbying
Region covered: EU and UK, including CEE nations
Services: Political research, policy monitoring, strategic advice, EU affairs insight

No related lobbyists found.

Political advisory services
EU regulatory affairs
Financial services lobbying
Digital and emerging technology policy
Macroeconomic political risk analysis

Forefront Advisers is affiliated and networks with a variety of organizations, including:

DeHavilland (sister company focused on political intelligence in EU and UK)
Various EU policy committees, working groups, and financial sector stakeholders
Client industries in digital finance, emerging technologies, and financial services
Collaborations with international financial centers and trade associations (e.g., Innovate Finance in UK)
Engagement with political parties and public affairs networks across EU and UK

Since registration, Forefront Advisers reports its lobbying expenditures within the EU Transparency Register in ranges typical for boutique advisory firms. Specific breakdowns publicly available show:

Annual lobbying costs ranging approximately between €100,000 to €300,000 per year
Expenses dedicated to staff, meetings, research, and advocacy activities in Brussels and major European capitals
(Note: Precise yearly figures vary and are reported as ranges in the Transparency Register.)

Forefront Advisers is registered with the EU Transparency Register and interacts regularly with:

European Commission (Commissioners and Cabinet members)
European Parliament (MEPs and parliamentary committees)
Council of the European Union
Other EU institutions and bodies r

Since registration, Forefront Advisers has conducted numerous meetings with EU policymakers and officials, including:

Participation in EU Council working groups related to financial regulation
Meetings with MEPs across committees on economic and monetary affairs, digital policy, and financial services
Engagements with European Commission officials on regulatory reforms and technology policies
Attendance and contribution to public consultations and policy dialogues
(Exact detailed meeting lists are confidential or indexed in the EU Transparency Register.)