Political Risk
Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2024 : Global-wide
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(020) 7629 9299Chambers Review
J.S. Held specialises in providing bespoke political risk reports and is recognised in the industry for its stakeholder mapping of emerging markets, particularly in Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Iran. The firm also provides advice to clients on the risks posed by US and European sanctions, primarily against Russia and Iran. The firm's expertise was further expanded in 2023 with the acquisition of Africa Matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are always quick to respond, and provide accurate information and a good level of detail. I've always been impressed with the level of detail."
"I would highly commend their capacity to tackle complex matters with finesse and expertise."
"They are always quick to respond, and provide accurate information and a good level of detail. I've always been impressed with the level of detail."
"I would highly commend their capacity to tackle complex matters with finesse and expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Livia Paggi manages J.S. Held's political risk, ESG and business intelligence services. Paggi is recognised for her in-depth understanding of the Russian, Central Asian and Turkish markets. She is regularly consulted by multinational corporate clients.
"Livia is very experienced and capable."
Philip Worman joined J.S. Held as part of its acquisition of GPW. He has strong experience in the industry, having led political risk practices at several competitor firms. Worman is able to assist with sanctions advisory, market entry analysis, stakeholder management and evaluating potential partners' political exposure.
"Philip Worman is outstanding in all respects."
"Philip is top-notch."