Lobbying firm
Relians, over 20 years at your service
Relians is a public affairs and lobbying firm specialized in the institutional architecture of strategic operations.
Relians,
our experts
Relians, our added value
At Relians, we think of lobbying as more than just public relations or institutional communication. Our approach is rooted in strategic intermediation aimed at securing stakeholder agreement through a proven, transparent win-win methodology. With deep expertise in institutional mechanisms and political dynamics, we deliver tailored, dedicated solutions—this is the added value Relians brings.
Relians, our approach
To enable a tailored approach, Relians supports its clients in two ways: either by complementing existing teams or project-specific task forces (such as in a merger or acquisition), or by assembling the right expertise for a dedicated mission.
This is what we call the institutional architecture of strategic operations.
With a highly specialized positioning designed specifically for our clients, our role is not to “do everything for everyone,” but to flawlessly carry out the mission entrusted to us with public authorities.
Our services are clearly structured around two core areas of added value: strategic advisory and diagnostics (the “what to do”), and institutional intermediation and execution (the “doing”).
Accordingly, our fees are tailored to the nature of each assignment—either based on hourly rates or success-based compensation. In all cases, our clients are investing in a high-value, specialized service.
Relians, delivering value
to its clients
Companies
- For companies operating in a highly institutional environment, the lobbying firm Relians can support you in shaping and securing the adoption of regulations aligned with your interests and strategic objectives. This allows you to mitigate regulatory risk that could otherwise jeopardize your investments.
- For foreign companies looking to enter the French market—whether in the competitive private sector or public procurement—Relians helps you overcome cultural barriers and position yourself on equal footing with domestic firms. In doing so, you remove key competitive obstacles to market entry.
- For large national corporations seeking to engage public authorities on a case-by-case basis, Relians offers support by taking on part of the workload typically handled in-house—whether for targeted missions or adjacent strategic objectives.
Investors and buyers
- For corporate groups pursuing external growth operations or investment funds seeking to operate in sectors subject to prior governmental authorization—particularly in the case of cross-border transactions involving strategic industries—Relians helps you secure the institutional dimension of your investment to ensure its long-term viability.
- The added value of our lobbying mission lies in conducting institutional negotiations within a framework that fosters trust between the investor and public authorities. The intended benefit is to ensure that no regulatory—or even political—obstacle disrupts the often complex mechanics of such investments.
- In this context, Relians regularly acts on behalf of investment funds seeking to secure the feasibility of their transactions and to provide the State with full assurances regarding the nature of the operation being carried out.
Investment banks and investment advisors
- Certain transactions—such as mergers and acquisitions, whether friendly or hostile—include a regulatory dimension (authorizations, compliance, etc.) that must be clearly understood and managed in order to assess the project's feasibility. These issues are especially critical during the strategic framing phase of the deal, and even more so when selecting and evaluating potential targets.
- Whether acting in the context of strategic and financial advisory, intermediation, or execution related to mergers and acquisitions, investments, or restructurings—and whether serving corporate clients or sovereign entities—investment banks and advisory firms are often required to engage with public authorities to address regulatory matters or, more broadly, issues related to equity participation.
- To best ensure the success of such operations, the purpose of a lobbying mission is to identify and analyze, on behalf of the end client, the position of public authorities on a key aspect of the project—and, if necessary, to ensure alignment through more active engagement. In addition to playing a full role in structuring the transaction, entrusting your lobbying mission to Relians also allows you to clearly separate advisory activities from influence efforts, thereby protecting the reputation of the operation in light of public transparency regulations.
Law firms
- For law firms seeking to strengthen their institutional and competitive positioning while enhancing client satisfaction, it is essential to approach legal standards beyond their purely litigious dimension.
- Knowing and interpreting the law is no longer enough; it is now essential to anticipate legislative and regulatory developments—and, where appropriate, to contribute to the shaping of legal norms. As lobbyists, our role is to support law firms in their engagement with public authorities, in crafting the right messages, and in promoting their clients’ key interests.
- The public affairs firm Relians regularly acts on behalf of major international law firms seeking to complement their legal expertise with a public authority engagement strategy. This includes raising awareness among public decision-makers or providing support on matters involving close interaction with administrative bodies or public authorities—particularly in cases requiring regulatory approvals or where regulatory changes are being pursued.
