Association Management
We have a long-lasting experience in successfully assisting trade and industry associations to cope with all administrative and strategic issues concerning the establishment of their representation in Brussels. By providing general secretariat duties, we allow members of organisations to focus on their priorities. From the choice of the most appropriate legal form and the drafting of the statutes of the association to the organisation of the General Assembly and the preparation of proposed amendments to draft EU regulations and directives, AB-S Consulting takes care of all it takes to ensure a dynamic, effective and well-reputed presence at EU level at affordable costs.
Lobbying
The ability of being heard, reputation and political sensitivity are just some of the essential pre-requisites to successfully promote and defend your rights and interests at EU level. Thanks to our significant lobbying experience and a strong network of contacts, we assist companies and associations in influencing EU legislation in their field of interest, we represent them and make sure that they become trusted interlocutors of EU Institutions, decision makers and stakeholders. We develop and implement advocacy strategies, including appropriate media presence, aiming at reconciling policy goals with clients’ needs.
Information & Intelligence
AB-S Consulting continuously monitor legal and policy developments to timely and accurately update our clients on significant changes in their field of activities. We translate complex legal issues into clear information and advise them on how to prepare for new legislation. Through newsletters, circulars, presentations, video or telephone conferences and meetings, we pass on strategic information on EU legislation, projects and initiatives in a way that allows our clients to immediately understand what really matters to them and to take advantage of new opportunities. We are their eyes and ears in the EU labyrinth.
Meetings and Events
We are experts in organising high-level meetings with key politicians and officials of the EU Institutions and Member States on policy and regulatory issues. We create a positive and productive environment, which is ideal to discuss with other stakeholders, understand their positions and create alliances to achieve common goals. We organise events (e.g. breakfast meetings, conferences, round tables) both in the European Parliament and in other locations to reinforce lobbying campaigns, raise our clients’ visibility and profile and to promote the good image of their sector. The meetings and events are meticulously prepared and represent a very effective way to establish fruitful relations with important actors in the EU arena.
Project Management
Horizon 2020, the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme ever with nearly €80 billion of funding available over 7 years, offers a unique opportunity for companies and associations to participate in EU-funded projects aiming at fostering innovation. At AB-S Consulting, we have the experience and knowledge to successfully manage complex large-scale projects from application stage to full implementation. Not only we identify for our clients the right call for proposal and the best project partners but we also assist them in all stages of the project, including the preparation of documents, the lead and coordination of the project team and the fulfilment of administrative requirements.