Global Government Relations - Revision history

Josh Leeson at 16:25, 9 October 2014

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David at 16:56, 10 September 2010

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-'''Global Government Relations''' [(formerly [[DLA Upstream]]) is the lobbying arm of giant law firm, [[DLA Piper]], "one of the world's 'biggest and baddest' law firms".<ref>Chambers & Partners Guide to the Legal Profession 2006</ref>
+'''Global Government Relations''' (formerly [[DLA Upstream]]) is the lobbying arm of giant law firm, [[DLA Piper]], "one of the world's 'biggest and baddest' law firms".<ref>Chambers & Partners Guide to the Legal Profession 2006</ref>
 Renowned for both its size and depth, and working closely with colleagues in Washington and Brussels, GLG sits within the firm's legislative and regulatory group which provides client alerts on forthcoming regulation, lobbying, risk reviews, compliance programmes and specialist defence via a 24/7 rapid response service.<ref>[http://www.lawcareers.net/Information/LCNFocus/Detail.aspx?r=85 Law Careers], March 2007</ref>

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 *[[Phil Brogan]], Director of Planning Communications.
 *[[Andrew Darwin]], designated member, 10 Aug 2006-present<ref name="MP"/>. Joined [[DLA Piper]] in 1981 as a corporate lawyer, has held positions including head of corporate, managing director of the EMEA region and UK managing partner. Is currently chief operating officer for international LLP, managing partner Australia and a member of the global board.<ref> [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-darwin/35/10b/408 Andrew Darwin] ''Linkedin'', undated, 9 October 2014 </ref>
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 ===Former staff===
 *[[Eben Black]], now at [[Newgate Communications]] was head of media at GGR between July 2004 and September 2013. Before this, Black was chief political correspondent at the [[Sunday Times]] for five years and the political editor of the [[News of the World]].
 ==Clients==

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	*[[Phil Brogan]], Director of Planning Communications.		*[[Phil Brogan]], Director of Planning Communications.
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		+	*[[Steven De Keyser]], designated member, 10 Aug 2006-1 Jan 2013<ref name="MP"> [https://opencorporates.com/companies/gb/OC321552 DLA PIPER GLOBAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLP] ''Open Corporates'', 6 October 2014, accessed 9 October 2014 </ref>. Held the roles country managing partner and managing director in mainland Europe, strategic projects director and member of the global board, member of the executive committee for Europe, Asia and the Middle East at [[DLA Piper]]. Is a founding partner of [[Bignon De Keyser]]<ref> [http://www.bignondekeyser.fr/gb/bio.htm Staff biography] ''Bignon De Keyser'', undated, 9 October 2014 </ref>
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		+	*[[Andrew Darwin]], designated member, 10 Aug 2006-present<ref name="MP"/>. Joined [[DLA Piper]] in 1981 as a corporate lawyer, has held positions including head of corporate, managing director of the EMEA region and UK managing partner. Is currently chief operating officer for international LLP, managing partner Australia and a member of the global board.<ref> [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-darwin/35/10b/408 Andrew Darwin] ''Linkedin'', undated, 9 October 2014 </ref>

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 ===Former staff===
-*[[Eben Black]], now at [[Newgate Communications]] was head of media at GGR. Black was chief political correspondent at the [[Sunday Times]] for five years and the political editor of the [[News of the World]].
+*[[Eben Black]], now at [[Newgate Communications]] was head of media at GGR between July 2004 and September 2013. Before this, Black was chief political correspondent at the [[Sunday Times]] for five years and the political editor of the [[News of the World]].
 ==Clients==

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 *Clement-Jones is also a contact and “offers direction” for DLA Piper’s Global Government Relations team in China, which “offers a number of services to international clients seeking to  establish, operate and manage their political and  stakeholder relationships in China as well as ''“a combination of legal and government relations services to China-based companies looking to  establish or expand their operations internationally.”''
-*Lord [[Norman Warner]]. It was reported in February 2008 that Lord Warner, the former Labour Health minister, who resigned from the government in December 2006, was being paid by DLA Piper. DLA Piper advised ministers on the £12billion IT project for the NHS. Warner was responsible for the project when in government.<ref>Sunday Times,February 24, 2008</ref>
+*Lord [[Norman Warner]]. It was reported in February 2008 that Lord Warner, the former Labour health minister, who resigned from the government in December 2006, was being paid by DLA Piper. DLA Piper advised ministers on the £12billion IT project for the [[NHS]]. Warner was responsible for the project when in government.<ref>Sunday Times,February 24, 2008</ref>
-*[[Suzy Awford]], managing director, Europe and Asia. Previously worked for national governments such as the Government of Croatia and the Government of Ethiopia, and is a former civil servant at the UK Department of the Clerk of the House of Commons. She joined Global Government Relations from her position as Head of Research and European Affairs at lobbying firm, [[AS Biss]].
+*[[Suzy Awford]], managing director, Europe and Asia. Previously worked for national governments such as the [[Government of Croatia]] and the [[Government of Ethiopia]], and is a former civil servant at the UK Department of the Clerk of the [[House of Commons]]. She joined Global Government Relations from her position as Head of Research and European Affairs at lobbying firm, [[AS Biss]].
 *[[Phil Brogan]], Director of Planning Communications.

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 ==People==
-*[[Tim Clement-Jones]]. Lord Clement-Jones is a Partner of DLA Piper and Co-chair of Global Government Relations. In 2008 he was paid £61,000 by DLA Piper.
+*[[Tim Clement-Jones]]. Lord Clement-Jones is a Partner of DLA Piper and Co-chair of Global Government Relations. In 2008 he was paid £61,000 by DLA Piper. Clement-Jones, known for his "legal acumen and networking know-how", argues that ''“As long as I know who pays for my airfare, I’m clean  …  I can’t take part in debates with or talk to ministers in the context of any clients. I tend to dip in and out of business deals."''<ref>[http://www.accountancyage.com/accountancyage/features/2183976/profile-lord-clement-jones Profile, Lord Clement-Jones], Accountancy Age</ref><br>
 *Brochures put out by Clement-Jones’ team give details of the services offered: ''“Influencing emerging policy and legislation can be crucial to commercial success. We help clients to build and maintain effective  relationships with legislators and those who influence them. We also assist clients to communicate their priorities to governments and institutions to manage effectively any legislative and regulatory threats. This includes issues management and thought  leadership, as well as political engagement.”'' <br>
 *DLA Piper also advertises that it offers Select Committee Training; including “''liaison with the Clerk of the Committee, its Chair and special advisers as part of the "negotiating" period before the oral evidence session;”'' Clement-Jones is the main contact for this service. His team also ''“can research and draft appropriate written submissions to Select Committee inquiries.”''<ref>DLA Piper,  Global Government Relations, April, 2007</ref><br>
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 ===Former staff===
 *[[Eben Black]], now at [[Newgate Communications]] was head of media at GGR. Black was chief political correspondent at the [[Sunday Times]] for five years and the political editor of the [[News of the World]].
 ==Clients==

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 ==Clients==
-GGR doesn't publish a list of its lobbying clients, but it's reported that they include:<br>
+GGR doesn't publish a list of its lobbying clients, but they reportedly include:<br>
 [[British Bankers Association]] | [[Centrica]] | [[Standard Life]]<ref>[http://www.lawcareers.net/Information/LCNFocus/Detail.aspx?r=85 Law Careers], March 2007</ref>
 *Government IT projects
-The [[Sunday Times]] reported in February 2008 that DLA Piper has been advising government minister on the controversial £12billion IT project for the NHS.
+The [[Sunday Times]] reported in February 2008 that DLA Piper has been advising government ministers on the controversial £12 billion IT project for the NHS.
-In March 2007, a [[Law Society]] publication wrote that "its 'industrious' lawyers have 'really cornered the market in government IT work', with particular mention made of its continuing involvement in the Connecting for Health project, advising on contract management issues. Praise was also given to its outsourcing, procurement and litigation expertise in the technology field, with buyer clients in a variety of sectors and supplier clients ranging from hi-tech companies through to top international IT services companies."<ref>[http://www.lawcareers.net/Information/LCNFocus/Detail.aspx?r=85 Law Careers], March 2007</ref>
+In March 2007, a [[Law Society]] publication wrote that "its 'industrious' lawyers have 'really cornered the market in government IT work', with particular mention made of its continuing involvement in the [[Connecting for Health]] project, advising on contract management issues. Praise was also given to its outsourcing, procurement and litigation expertise in the technology field, with buyer clients in a variety of sectors and supplier clients ranging from hi-tech companies through to top international IT services companies."<ref>[http://www.lawcareers.net/Information/LCNFocus/Detail.aspx?r=85 Law Careers], March 2007</ref>
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		+	{{Template:Lobbying badge}}
	'''Global Government Relations''' [formerly [[DLA Upstream]]) is the lobbying arm of giant law firm, [[DLA Piper]], "one of the world's 'biggest and baddest' law firms".<ref>Chambers & Partners Guide to the Legal Profession 2006</ref>		'''Global Government Relations''' [formerly [[DLA Upstream]]) is the lobbying arm of giant law firm, [[DLA Piper]], "one of the world's 'biggest and baddest' law firms".<ref>Chambers & Partners Guide to the Legal Profession 2006</ref>

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−	'''Global Government Relations''' [formerly [[DLA ~~Upsteam~~]]) is the lobbying arm of giant law firm, [[DLA Piper]], "one of the world's 'biggest and baddest' law firms".<ref>Chambers & Partners Guide to the Legal Profession 2006</ref>	+	'''Global Government Relations''' [formerly [[DLA Upstream]]) is the lobbying arm of giant law firm, [[DLA Piper]], "one of the world's 'biggest and baddest' law firms".<ref>Chambers & Partners Guide to the Legal Profession 2006</ref>

	Renowned for both its size and depth, and working closely with colleagues in Washington and Brussels, GLG sits within the firm's legislative and regulatory group which provides client alerts on forthcoming regulation, lobbying, risk reviews, compliance programmes and specialist defence via a 24/7 rapid response service.<ref>[http://www.lawcareers.net/Information/LCNFocus/Detail.aspx?r=85 Law Careers], March 2007</ref>		Renowned for both its size and depth, and working closely with colleagues in Washington and Brussels, GLG sits within the firm's legislative and regulatory group which provides client alerts on forthcoming regulation, lobbying, risk reviews, compliance programmes and specialist defence via a 24/7 rapid response service.<ref>[http://www.lawcareers.net/Information/LCNFocus/Detail.aspx?r=85 Law Careers], March 2007</ref>