Commercial and geopolitical risk advisory firm Forward Global and international lobbyist corp Ballard Partners have formed a strategic partnership, expanding on the reach and services of both firms.

As part of the collaboration, Ballard will establish a presence in Paris and Brussels as part of the Ballard Global Alliance and Forward partner Mike Rubino will take on the additional role of partner at Ballard to launch the joint endeavor.

The team-up also brings together Forward’s forte in risk management, public affairs, and strategic advisory and Ballard’s deep government relations expertise, which will help clients address political, regulatory, and reputational challenges worldwide in the areas of trade, technology regulation, and sanctions regimes.

“This engagement represents a

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