FGS Global is a leading global strategic communications consultancy, with 1,300 experts around the world, advising clients in navigating complex situations and reputational challenges. FGS Global was formed from the combination of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, Hering Schuppener and Sard Verbinnen & Co to offer board-level and c-suite counsel in all aspects of strategic communications — including corporate reputation, crisis management, government affairs and is also the leading force in financial communications worldwide. FGS Global provides seamless and integrated support, including from professionals in design and creative, digital strategy, and research and insights.
FGS Global delivers the expertise and insights to help you stay a step ahead of complex and fast-breaking issues making sure you are prepared in advance and ready to communicate with calmness, clarity and consistency when situations arise. We map threats, develop strategies and build infrastructure to help you navigate the moment and stay focused on what’s important. When you’re facing intense scrutiny, our team of business, media, communications, legal and government affairs experts will help you respond rapidly, strategically and powerfully with an integrated campaign.
We help organizations navigate mission-critical situations across audiences in a fast-moving interconnected world by delivering expertise and insights on the following:
- Crisis & Issues Management: Preparing for and managing the complex and fast-breaking issues that arise in times of crisis.
- Transaction / Financial Communications: Supporting companies on high-profile, complex transactions, IPOs, spin-offs, and activist attacks as a world-leading firm in M&A communications.
- Government Affairs, Policy, and Advocacy: Assisting businesses in analyzing key geo-political trends, manage CFIUS matters, and prep for committee hearings and investigations.
- Corporate Reputation: Helping firms meet societal expectations in the stakeholder economy, providing executive communications counsel on ESG, DEI, and thought leadership strategies.
- Transformation and Change: Providing communications during significant company shifts such as restructurings, RIFs, and integrations that demand successful engagement.
Get in touch with us via one of our offices around the globe.
Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Kingston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, South Florida, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, DC, Zurich.
Sard Verbinnen & Co (SVC) is a leading strategic corporate and financial public relations firm recognized
for its transaction communications, media and investor relations and work in activism defense, crisis and
special situations, corporate positioning, social media and online communications.
Led by George Sard, Paul Verbinnen and 25 other partners, SVC’s talented team includes former
lawyers, investment bankers and analysts, investor relations officers, journalists, public affairs advisors,
and proxy solicitors – most of whom have been with the firm well over a decade. With 135 employees
across its five offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London, SVC is uniquely
positioned to provide its counsel and services to clients including multinational corporations, smaller
public and private companies, investment firms, financial and professional services firms, educational
institutions, and high-profile individuals.
Founded in 1992, SVC is well known for delivering candid and thoughtful strategic advice, excellent
written product and tactical execution, and tireless advocacy on behalf of our clients, and is regularly
cited as one of the top M&A and crisis communications advisors in North America. The firm also is
distinguished by its unparalleled relationships and credibility with the media and deep understanding of
the business, investment, and thought leadership communities.
SVC recently strengthened its research and corporate governance capabilities, enabling it to provide a
deeper level of analysis and support to help clients navigate complex situations. Additionally, the firm
expanded its acclaimed Digital Communications Group, which is integrated closely into all its
engagements to provide interactive content creation, website design, social media, graphics, and design
strategy and services that help clients more effectively communicate their stor