International and Trade

BGR’s International and Trade Practice represents a wide range of clients, including foreign governments and their embassies in Washington, foreign political parties and candidates, U.S. and multinational companies, international nonprofit organizations and trade associations, and domestic and international business leaders. On the federal level, BGR helps clients understand and engage with the U.S. government, including Congress; the Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, and Commerce; the U.S. Agency for International Development; the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation; and the interagency Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS). Our team helps clients navigate the complex business, government, think tank, media, and public policy environment in Washington and helps American and international clients develop and execute strategies for success in key foreign markets.

Our success in international politics and business stems from longstanding relationships with key government and business decision-makers in Washington and in capitals around the world. It is augmented by our deep understanding of the complexities – political, economic, security, cultural, and historical – that shape their decisions.

We advocate directly to the U.S. government and develop strategies to influence policymakers in Washington through thought leaders. We draw attention to policy issues through media outreach, monitor and analyze foreign policy developments, and help C-suites develop and execute successful international strategies. We also help clients engage with state and local government leaders and agencies. We design and execute government relations strategies and represent our clients’ interests in Washington, with targeted and coordinated outreach to U.S. government agencies, Capitol Hill, thought leaders, and businesses. We advise clients on the implications of foreign policy and Washington decision-making. In addition to creating and executing both targeted and nationwide public relations campaigns, we liaise with multilateral organizations and think tanks, and we advise and help execute strategies on potential business transactions.