Shearwater Global

Shearwater Global

Shearwater Global is a strategic political advisory and lobbying firm with a strong presence in both London and Brussels, accredited with the EU Transparency Register since November 2020. The firm positions itself as a bridge between business, government, and regulatory authorities, aiming to help clients navigate complex policy environments, shape regulatory outcomes, and defend their interests across the European Union. Shearwater Global’s mission is rooted in collaboration, believing that the challenges of today—ranging from technological disruption to sustainability and regulatory shifts—can only be addressed through coordinated efforts among policymakers, regulators, and the private sector.

The firm offers services to a diverse client base, including private and public sector companies, associations, NGOs, and governments. Its expertise spans a wide array of policy areas, such as antitrust, Brexit, cybersecurity, digital and technology, energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, mobility, research, trade, and space1. Shearwater Global is recognized for its senior-level staff and its focus on high-profile legislative files, including the Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act, AI Act, and several environmental and sustainability directives. The firm is known for providing not only direct lobbying but also strategic advice and communications support, helping clients understand and influence the fast-evolving EU regulatory landscape.

Shearwater Global’s approach is characterized by its commitment to transparency, ethical lobbying, and fostering constructive dialogue between stakeholders. The firm has participated in high-level meetings with EU Commissioners and Directorates-General, reflecting its active engagement in shaping key EU policy files. With a growing team of experienced lobbyists and consultants, Shearwater Global continues to expand its influence in Brussels, supporting clients in achieving their policy objectives while promoting economic growth and innovation

  • EU Transparency Register Number: 207783440380-27

  • First Registered: 23 November 2020

  • Head Office: 14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square, London, United Kingdom

  • EU Office: 31 Rue du Commerce, Brussels, Belgium

  • Website: shearwater.global

  • Main Areas of Activity: Antitrust, Brexit, cybersecurity, digital, energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, mobility, research, technology, telecoms, trade, space

No related lobbyists found.

  • Professional consultancies (EU Transparency Register Category)

  • Affiliated Organizations: None declared

  • Member Organizations: None declared

  • Networking with Other Organizations: Shearwater Global has worked with a variety of clients, including Cleary Gottlieb (on behalf of Google), planet labs berlin, Brown-Forman, Europen, security industry association, fefco, fédération européenne de verre d’emballage, replanet, coalition for open digital ecosystems (Meta, Qualcomm, Google), lucid, and the low carbon building initiative

Total Lobby Costs Since Registration:

  • 2023: €1,145,000

  • Previous years: Data not fully declared for all years, but client contracts indicate significant annual expenditure since 2020.

Breakdown by Year (where available):

Year Lobbying Costs
2023 €1,145,000
2022 Not declared
2021 Not declared
2020 Not declared

Note: Client contracts for major files (e.g., Digital Markets Act for Google via Cleary Gottlieb, Packaging Waste Directive for Europen, etc.) ranged from €25,000 to €199,999 per client per year.

  • European Commission Groups: None declared

  • European Parliament Groups: Not applicable

  • Communication Activities: None declared

  • Other Activities: None declared

Shearwater Global has participated in at least four high-level meetings with the European Commission since its registration:

  1. 03 Oct 2024 (Video-conference): Discussed concerns of U.S. paper industry representatives regarding the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) with the Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič.

  2. 06 Jul 2022 (Brussels): Reviewed the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) with the Cabinet of Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski (Agriculture).

  3. 30 Nov 2021 (Brussels): Addressed European Commission communication priorities with DG Communication.

  4. 24 Sep 2021 (VTC): Discussed Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance with the Cabinet of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi (Neighbourhood and Enlargement).