Institutional Architecture of Strategic Operations

Relians, a lobbying and public affairs consulting firm

Founded in 2002, Relians is a lobbying and public affairs consulting firm specializing in the institutional architecture of strategic operations.

Our unique knowledge of institutions and administrations, combined with specific expertise in strategic sectors and established international networks, makes Relians the preferred link between economic players and public authorities.

Our added value lies in enhancing your assets and resolving your key challenges.

Relians, your challenges, our services

Our achievements

Relians, your challenges, our results

Case Study

In 2024, Nokia Corporation engaged us to play a key role in providing strategic and institutional advisory services for the transfer of ASN (Alcatel Submarine Network), a global leader in submarine cables for high-speed internet, to the French State’s shareholding agency (APE), representing the French government.

Relians, a unique expertise

Experts in Foreign Direct Investment Screening

Relians excels in foreign direct investment screening. A pioneer in this field for 15 years, our expertise is well recognized both in France with the “Foreign Investments in France / IEF” (French FDI) framework, and in the United States through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

With the State present at the negotiation table, Relians offers you an analytical capacity equivalent to that of public authorities by deciphering unspoken elements, thus reducing institutional uncertainty for you. Whether you are a foreign investor, seller, or target entity, we make the operation and asset enhancement possible.

Specialist in Franco-American Relations

Relians is a recognized player in Franco-American relations, with an active presence in Paris and Washington D.C. Our understanding of institutional mechanisms and the cultural specificities of each country enables us to address the unique challenges of these two environments effectively.

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Relians, your link to public authorities

Relians is a recognized strategic partner in public affairs and the structuring of complex operations in sensitive sectors. We help our clients tackle complex challenges with unique expertise and tailored services.

20 years of experience in public affairs and sensitive sectors

A unique expertise in strategic operations

Valuable support for enhancing your assets

An ability to decipher institutional nuances

A tailored support for your challenges