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Amelia Coleman has joined Global Counsel as an Associate in the Investor Services practice. Amelia brings experience in international government consultancy, having spent the last two years working between London and the Middle East focusing on the design and delivery of public sector commercial reform strategies. She holds a BA in Political Science from McGill University, and at GC Amelia is leveraging her experience in consultancy and government commercial strategy to advise global private equity funds and family offices on how to navigate the political, policy and regulatory risks and opportunities affecting their portfolios.   Quick fire facts about Amelia:   📑 Focusing on: Providing buy- and sell-side political due diligence for investor clients across a range of sector and geographies. 🎙 Expert on: Distilling political and regulatory risks and opportunities into actionable commercial implications for investors operating in dynamic markets. ⚡ Superpower: Navigating diverse geopolitical and policy landscapes with a global perspective, translating complex political and regulatory environments into clear, strategic briefings.   "I'm very happy to be joining a team of incredibly talented colleagues with deep political expertise. Today's fast-moving regulatory and geopolitical landscape makes this work both exciting and essential so I’m eager to get stuck in, learn, and grow in the world of political risk and investor advisory."

The GC team in Washington, DC are monitoring the top developments in US policy that are likely to impact our corporate and investor clients, as well as key indicators of the broader policy agenda for both Republicans and Democrats. Here's what the team are watching this week: 💳 The US crypto landscape continues to take shape as stablecoin legislation passed out of House Financial Services while the Senate Banking Committee also advanced the nomination of Paul Atkins to be Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the floor. Both moves come as US policymakers seek to craft a more industry-friendly environment in contrast to the Biden era. 💊 Major change is happening at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) marked by mass layoffs of up to 10,000 staff amid its ‘dramatic restructuring.’ The overhaul also halves regional offices, consolidates NIH administrative operations, and introduces a new Assistant Secretary for Enforcement. Entire research units including those studying vaccines, mental health, and HIV were also dismantled. 🏛️ Senate Republicans’ new budget approach could lessen the fiscal and political pressure on rolling back the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) but fiscal hawks in both chambers make its passage difficult. Republicans could present a more fiscally neutral outlook without identifying specific spending cuts or revenue increases. This approach reduces the immediate incentive to offset costs by targeting IRA tax credits, a key concern among the many Republicans who districts’ benefit from the law’s investments. More on our US practice: https://lnkd.in/dkPAPpH7

👩💻 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Our new original research report, drawing on exclusive public polling and in-depth interviews with policymakers, reveals striking differences across the UK, France, and the US. 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 In the UK (and to a lesser extent, France), there was stronger trust in independent regulators and law enforcement. 🇺🇸 Meanwhile, the US saw comparatively higher levels of trust in technology companies. Interestingly, amid growing discussions about community-driven moderation, like X’s Community Notes or Meta’s planned system, Americans are significantly more comfortable with users playing a role in policing misinformation than their British peers. What does this mean for the future of content moderation and platform governance? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/epDtHXGA

Conan D'Arcy, Senior Practice Director for Technology, media and telecoms highlights the Trump administration’s aggressive tech stance: pushing US dominance in AI, clashing with Europe over regulations, and signalling shifts in content moderation. With tensions rising, policymakers and businesses must navigate a tougher, more combative digital landscape. Learn more about our work on Tech, media and telecoms: https://lnkd.in/eZmuSifn

Ed Sweett has joined Global Counsel as an Associate in GC’s UK Politics and Policy team. Ed was previously a Senior Researcher to a prominent UK backbench MP where he focused on energy storage, strategic communications, and the New Hospitals Programme.   Quick fire facts about Ed:   📑 Focusing on: the UK’s Industrial Strategy, the future of semiconductors, and the critical minerals shaping global supply chains.   🎙 Expert in: helping clients navigate the intricate processes of Westminster to understand how decisions are made, who influences them, and the impact of this on industry.   ⚡ Superpower: political analysis and lightning-fast briefing skills.   "It’s amazing to join Global Counsel, the range and quality of policy expertise at the company is truly mind-blowing. Increased defence spending, constrained public finances and commitments to welfare reform have left the UK government with a set of difficult decisions to make ahead of both the Spring Statement this month and the CSR later in June. I have enjoyed closely following and analysing the trade-offs facing the Chancellor and what they mean for industry."

The GC team in Washington, DC are monitoring the top developments in US policy that are likely to impact our corporate and investor clients, as well as key indicators of the broader policy agenda for both Republicans and Democrats. Here's what the team are watching this week: 🤝 The Senate confirmed Michael Kratsios to lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), a key role that will help shape US tech policy. In his new role, Kratsios will play a critical role in shaping the administration’s approach to AI and will be tasked with advancing Trump’s goal of advancing US technology competitiveness. 🍃 The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Program Office (LPO) is showing signs of redirection with the arrival of new leadership and select disbursements going out. These recent disbursements could signal a potential redirection of LPO’s focus on projects aligned with Trump’s broader energy agenda which notably excludes wind and solar. 💳 The Senate votes to repeal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rules on overdraft fees in latest financial services deregulatory efforts. Given Republican opposition to the fee rule in the House, the resolution has a strong chance of eventually reaching President Trump’s desk. Despite the more populist tone from the GOP, a more traditional pro-industry financial services agenda has continued to take shape with only Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) opposing the resolution. More on our US practice: https://lnkd.in/dkPAPpH7

🎧 NEW PODCAST | Online safety: the next wave of regulation On this week's episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman is joined by Conan D'Arcy and Chris Levy for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of online safety regulation, alongside the launch of our new original research report. Based on our recently-conducted opinion research, they explore public concerns driving the policy conversation—from child protection to misinformation and encryption—and what the report reveals about geographic differences and political dynamics shaping the global agenda. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eM_hmUaz

🚀 NEW REPORT - Online safety: the next wave of regulation   As featured this morning in Politico Morning Tech UK and EU, and in Euractiv Tech Pro Briefing, today we are launching our latest original research report, Online safety: the next wave of regulation, setting out what global businesses can anticipate in an ever shifting regulatory landscape against the backdrop of tensions between Europe and the Trump Administration on technology regulation.    Drawing on exclusive polling in the UK, France and the US, and in-depth interviews with policymakers in London, Brussels and Washington DC, the report lays out what firms can anticipate when it comes to new legislation and enforcement around child protection, misinformation, AI-generated content and encryption. This is the latest in our series of research on the future of tech policy, having previously looked at the metaverse and generative AI.   Key findings include:   🌐 Competing transatlantic expectations on tech firms - Companies will need to navigate opposing expectations from policymakers in the US and Europe, especially in areas like misinformation.   👩💻 New rules for children online and AI content - Not all policy areas are equally exposed to transatlantic dynamics and there remains a high likelihood that there will be new legislation on the protection of children online and transparency measures for AI-generated content.   ⚠️ More unpredictable policymaking - In contrast to previous political cycles, which saw long policy formulation processes for the Digital Services Act and the Online Safety Act, the course of online safety policy will be less predictable.   Read it here: https://lnkd.in/epDtHXGA Conan D'Arcy Chris Levy Megan Stagman Joshua Bates Adriana Capparelli Natasha Dixon Ugonma Nwankwo Jeffrey Afianmagbon Matilda Milne

The GC team in Washington, DC are monitoring the top developments in US policy that are likely to impact our corporate and investor clients, as well as key indicators of the broader policy agenda for both Republicans and Democrats. Here's what the team are watching this week: 🤝 UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss advancing economic and technological ties between the two countries as well as Middle Eastern security. While in DC, Sheik bin Zayed met with leaders from Big Tech companies and announced a deal with Microsoft to implement AI services across the country, which among others, could further deepen economic and political ties between the US and UAE. 🍃 The future of New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, Atlantic Shores South, is uncertain after the federal government reversed the approval of a critical air pollution permit. The decision highlights the vulnerability of federally regulated offshore projects to political shifts, as they depend on government-issued leases and permits. 💳 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announces conditional approval for fintech to acquire US bank in a sign of a friendlier regulatory environment. Coupled with the Administration’s pro-digital assets stance, the next four years will likely be a tailwind for companies considering novel payments and fintech products, particularly when compared to the Biden Administration. More on our US practice: https://lnkd.in/dkPAPpH7

DIGITAL EVENT: Indonesia’s economic and investment outlook for 2025 and beyond   As Indonesia navigates global uncertainties and a policy shift under President Prabowo Subianto, businesses and investors are closely watching what’s next. With a transition from infrastructure-led growth to enhancing welfare, what will this mean for investment opportunities, key sectors, and economic resilience?   Join Dedi Dinarto, Lead Indonesia Analyst and Senior Associate at Global Counsel, in conversation with Pahala Mansury, Senior Adviser at Global Counsel and Vice Chairman of Bank Negara Indonesia, as they explore:   ➡️ How Indonesia’s economy will adapt in 2025 and beyond ➡️ Key sectors and infrastructure projects shaping the investment landscape ➡️ The role of Danantara in economic growth and state-owned enterprise governance   This webinar is part of The Politics of 2025, Global Counsel's flagship annual policy conference, offering insights into the key trends shaping business, politics, and policy in the coming year.    Register here: https://lnkd.in/e9d8QD99