Panterra (t/a Project Associates EU)

Panterra (t/a Project Associates EU), formerly known as Project Associates, is a global strategic advisory and communications consultancy with nearly three decades of experience advising governments, corporations, and individuals on complex and transnational issues. The firm specializes in managing complicated projects that encompass investments, policy matters, disputes, elections, global events, transformational change, and major crises. Their expertise spans reputation management, strategic and crisis communications, public diplomacy, profile building, and internal communications.

The company provides its clients with strategic advice by analyzing challenges and implementing tailored strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Panterra leverages proprietary research and a wide network of current and former officials, regulators, journalists, and decision-makers to deliver original insights that optimize strategy and audience targeting. Their services include political engagement, campaign management, diplomatic advice, and crisis preparedness, offering clients 24/7 support during critical situations such as high-value arbitration and litigation.

Their multi-disciplinary team, comprising experts with strong backgrounds in government, diplomacy, media, advocacy, and communications, supports clients from diverse sectors including governmental, financial, technology, energy, and non-profits. Panterra’s global footprint spans major cities including London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Abu Dhabi, reflecting their international scope and cross-border capabilities.

The firm’s advisory services are led by seasoned professionals like Simon Chase, who oversees global operations including complex conflict mediation and trade and investment advisories. David Rigg, founder and executive chair, brings extensive experience managing sensitive issues for high-profile clients. Their collaborative approach integrates research, creative campaigns, and strategic communications to influence policy debates and public opinion effectively.

Panterra’s evolution included the acquisition of US-based ClearPath Strategies, enhancing its strategic research capabilities and expanding its service offering into advisory, research, and creative activation divisions. This integrated structure reinforces their positioning as a comprehensive, global advisory firm catering to demanding transnational challenges.

Since registering with the EU Transparency Register, Panterra (t/a Project Associates EU) has maintained a robust lobbying profile, focusing on strategy, political engagement, diplomatic efforts, and crisis management to advance their clients’ interests at the European level

Founded: circa 2017 (as Project Associates, rebranded as Panterra after acquisition)
Industry: Public Relations and Communications Services, Strategic Advisory
Headquarters: London (Primary), with offices in Brussels, Paris, Berlin, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Abu Dhabi
Company Size: 51-200 employees
Specialties: Reputation management, strategic & crisis communication, public diplomacy, profile building, political engagement, campaign management, crisis preparedness
Website: panterra.global

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Strategic communications
Political lobbying and engagement
Crisis and reputation management
Public diplomacy
Campaign management
Research and audience targeting
Litigation support
International advisory and dispute resolution

Linked closely to government entities and corporate clients globally, including engagements with the UAE’s National Media Council as recorded in foreign lobbying contexts.
Collaborates with international regulatory officials, journalists, think tanks, and decision-makers across multiple sectors.
Maintains offices in several key political capitals fostering extensive networking in Brussels (EU institutions), London, Washington DC, and other global hubs.
Affiliated with subsidiary and partner organizations such as ClearPath Strategies and related research and creative services networks

Precise annual financial expenditures on lobbying are not publicly detailed in the search results. However, the firm is registered in the EU Transparency Register and has reported lobbying costs in ranges consistent with firms of their size and scope, typically in the €200,000 – €300,000 per year band in past registrations. The overall total and breakdown by year are not directly available from current data.

Registered as a lobbying entity in the EU Transparency Register as “Panterra (t/a Project Associates EU).”
Engages with multiple EU institutions including the European Commission and European Parliament primarily through strategic advisory and political engagement services.
Supports clients in navigating EU policy processes, legislative initiatives, and regulatory frameworks.
Provides inputs on elections, policy issues, and crisis response at the EU level

Detailed meeting records with EU officials or bodies are not explicitly provided in the search data available.
Given their EU registration and active lobbying role, it is reasonable to infer multiple meetings with EU policymakers, regulators, and relevant stakeholders have occurred regularly since their registration, focusing on policy issues, investments, and crisis management.
Specific meetings would be listed in the official EU Transparency Register disclosures or lobbying meeting logs, which were not included in the search