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Professional interest representation

An interest becomes political only when someone translates it.

Representing commercial interests towards legislators, administration and the public, registered and disclosed.

What it is about

A company interest convinces nobody. What convinces is the answer to why it serves the public interest to take that company interest into account.

The translation is the actual work. A case has to be formulated so that it connects to a political objective without being distorted. Translate too far and the substance is gone. Do not translate at all and you are left with a wish list.

In Austria many interests are already represented in organised form, through chambers, federations and professional groups. A company running its own position alongside that has to be able to explain why. Often the better route is to use the existing structure and win the majority inside it.

The points that decide

  • Position

    A robust position is short, reasoned and survives a counter question.

  • Legitimacy

    Who speaks for whom must be answerable at any time.

  • Submissions

    The consultation procedure is public. So is your submission, permanently.

  • Majorities

    Majorities won inside your own chamber are worth more than going it alone.

How we work on it

  • Stakeholder & Network

    Simply "knowing" people adds nothing. Robust relationships of trust with decision-makers do.

  • High-Level Strategy & Campaigning

    A business strategy becomes a communications programme that reaches its goals faster.

  • Professional Analysis & Monitoring

    Curated monitoring of initiatives, draft legislation and public debate - assessed against your business goals.

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Frequently asked

What is the difference between a chamber and a lobbyist?

The chambers are statutory interest bodies with compulsory membership and their own part of the lobbying register. A lobbying firm works on behalf of individual clients. Both are legitimate but follow different rules and have different reach.

Can a submission really change anything?

Yes, if it is concrete. A submission containing a proposed wording with reasons is normally examined. One expressing fundamental rejection is noted. The difference lies in how usable it is for the person who has to redraft the text.

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