Specialisms
Brussels ↔ Brasília advocacy
“An anchor of predictability in the international economic order.”
Don’t take it from us. This is how European Council President António Costa has described the importance of the relationship between Brussels and Brasília, and between the EU and Mercosur more broadly.
The historic signing of a structured EU-Brazil Investment Dialogue speaks volumes of the commitment to closer business and trade collaboration between both jurisdictions.
Our team of Brazilian & European experts has over 30 years’ of combined experience working to further the business, trade and commercial engagement between Brazil and Europe. With specialists on the ground in both Brussels and Brasília, we combine a truly international perspective with our depth of expertise, market-specific knowledge, and insights into local perspectives & sensitivities.
Combining longstanding knowhow in key productive sectors, the EU regulatory agenda and international trade policy, we are uniquely positioned to help clients on both sides of the Atlantic.
We partner with our clients to understand & navigate the regulatory complexities, manage stakeholder priorities, and develop the meaningful partnerships to allow them take fullest advantage of the burgeoning business opportunities the developing Brasília-Brussels and EU-Mercosur relationships bring.
4F consulting: food, fibre, feed & fuel
In a world where agri systems are under pressure, clear communication is transformative.
Food, fibre, feed & fuel are much more than the mere outputs of farming: the product of complex, integrated agricultural systems, they are at the critical intersection of meeting some of the most fundamental needs of our global economic and social models.
Shaped by a wide array of stakeholders, from farmers to researchers, governments to NGOs, and private sector actors, each operate within an environment of evolving climate conditions, shifting policies, market volatility, social expectations, and political priorities. Communicating effectively across these groups is often hindered by technical language, cultural nuances, and competing priorities.
We help our clients bridge these gaps by strategically crafting positioning in light of audience needs, promoting evidence-based practices, and supporting sustainable, inclusive agricultural development.
With our international 4F consulting, we provide our clients with tailored, solutions-focused services including knowledge translation, stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, policy communications strategies and opinion-forming campaigns that land with impact and shift the needle of perception among target stakeholder groups.
The bioeconomy
The bioeconomy is how we future-proof the world.
As climate instability, resource pressure, and geopolitical volatility reshape the global landscape, the bioeconomy has emerged as a powerful lever for resilience.
By shifting to renewable, circular, and nature-aligned systems, it offers real alternatives to other mainstream models and opens new frontiers for innovation, security, and sustainable growth.
We work with clients who see the bioeconomy not as a niche, but as a strategic advantage. Whether they are scaling biomaterials, diversifying agricultural value chains, or building policy-aligned business models, we help translate potential into reality and performance.
Our team blends international policy expertise with hands-on experience across agriculture, industry, and innovation ecosystems. We understand both the promise and the complexity of working with biological systems at scale.
From strategic positioning and stakeholder engagement to navigating incentives and regulation, we partner with our clients to lead confidently in the transition to a bio-based economy – one that’s not only responsible, but geopolitically and climatically resilient.
International trade policy & promotion
“Free trade stops wars! And we figure out a way to fix the rest.”
Toby Ziegler, The West Wing (Aaron Sorkin)
In a climate of tariff wars, geopolitical unrest and economic instability, we help clients navigate the stormy waters of international trade to bring their strategic commercial objectives safely to port.
The complexities of and fears around the EU-Mercosur trade deal; the threats to trade of regulations like the EUDR; the tariffs wars and their impact on sustainability; the intricacies of an ever-evolving EU-UK trading relationship… the many complex issues are legion and potentially confusing.
With clarity, laser focus and precision, we help clients make sense of the complexities and profit from the possibilities. At the forefront of trade developments, our unrivalled understanding of the geopolitical imperatives in Brussels, London and Brasília means we are uniquely positioned to help clients across multiple jurisdictions.
With the greater need for alliances between regional trading blocs – because of, and not despite, the current climate – our trade experts help clients understand the obstacles, develop engagement strategies, and optimise the potential opportunities for business.
The energy transition
The energy transition isn’t a trend – it’s the terrain.
From phasing out fossil fuels to scaling renewables, electrifying sectors and securing green value chains, the energy transition is reshaping global economies and alliances.
Such a monumental shift brings both disruption and opportunity for all stakeholders and businesses.
Combining an international perspective with sector-specific insight, we bring strategic clarity to a fast-evolving field. With experts on the ground across multiple jurisdictions, we understand the interplay between local sensitivities, regulatory shifts, and global energy diplomacy.
We help clients decode the policy landscape, align climate ambitions with regulatory realities. We partner with our clients to engage effectively with stakeholders, anticipate change, and position themselves as leaders in the clean energy economy, whether in hydrogen, renewables, or sustainable biofuels.
From strategy to advocacy, we help clients not just adapt to the energy transition but shape and profit from it.
Textile systems
Few industries are as complex as textiles
Textiles form a key part of our daily lives: their direct applications are countless and their importance invaluable. As expectations around transparency, traceability, and compliance intensify, fast fashion’s unchecked pace is giving way to a new model where credibility, not speed, defines success.
With decades of experience in textiles, natural fibres, and agricultural supply chains, we help our clients build credibility and lead with confidence in increasingly transparent textile systems. We work with organisations ready to lead the shift to slow fashion, those investing in quality, durability, and responsible sourcing, not just to meet standards, but to set them.
Combining global insight with grounded expertise, our team helps clients make sense of rapidly-evolving regulatory landscapes, seize sustainability opportunities, and engage meaningfully with gatekeepers across the complex textiles value chain: decision-makers and influencers, policymakers and NGOs, international organisations, sector associations, and brands & retailers.
Through strategic positioning, alliance building, policy engagement and value chain partnerships, we help our clients lead the change in the complex, interwoven world of textiles.