Hague Corporate Affairs

Name

Hague Corporate Affairs

Legal name

Hague Corporate Affairs

Website

https://hague.company

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hague Corporate Affairs is a The Hague-based public affairs and corporate communications advisory firm serving Dutch enterprises and international clients, offering public affairs, deal clearance, political due diligence, and crisis management. Operating as part of FGS Global since October 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Advisory

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Affairs, Government Relations & Lobbying (BPAFADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Sector & Policy Consulting (BPAHACAN), Public Affairs & Government Relations (MPAAADAE)

Keywords

• Public affairs advisory
• Corporate communications consulting
• Crisis management services
• Political due diligence
• Lobbying and policy advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Strategic Communication Advisory: Professional consulting services providing corporate communications, public affairs, political due diligence, deal clearance, and crisis management services to enterprise clients. Revenue is generated through advisory engagements, likely retainer-based or project-based billing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hague Corporate Affairs is a Netherlands-based professional services firm that advises leading Dutch companies and international enterprises on strategic communications and public affairs. Its offering spans five integrated advisory services: corporate communication, public affairs and lobbying, political due diligence, deal clearance for M&A and partnerships, and crisis and issues management. The firm delivers counsel through partner-led teams leveraging deep relationships within Dutch and European government, political, and policy circles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Communication Strategic communication service developing compelling narratives and sincere dialogues that build trust and create sustainable stakeholder relationships, covering reputation management to internal engagement.
• Public Affairs & Lobbying Advisory service providing deep insight into decision-making processes to help clients navigate fragmented political landscapes, shape policy debates, and gain access to relevant stakeholders through strategic positioning.
• Political Due Diligence Comprehensive assessment service that uncovers potential challenges and opportunities, providing actionable intelligence to support investment decisions, partnerships, and market entry strategies.
• Deal Clearance Advisory service guiding organizations through complex political and regulatory approval processes for mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations, aligning stakeholder interests and mitigating risks to ensure successful deal completion.
• Crisis & Issues Management Strategic advisory service helping organizations recognize situations early and respond effectively, ensuring credible, clear, and consistent stakeholder communication during periods of intensive public attention.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FGS GlobalflagshipOthers · 1 October 2024Hague Corporate Affairs was acquired by and integrated into FGS Global in October 2024. Through the integration with FGS teams in Brussels and Amsterdam, they have further strengthened their position in the Netherlands. The company now operates under the FGS Global brand, combining their expertise with FGS's global platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Broad incumbents

• BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe): Global communications agency formed from the merger of Burson-Marsteller and Cohn & Wolfe, with strong public affairs and corporate communications capabilities. Competes directly for European public affairs and crisis mandates.
• Hill+Knowlton Strategies: Global public relations and integrated communications agency with established public affairs and crisis capabilities. Direct overlap on policy advisory, stakeholder engagement, and corporate communications mandates in Europe.
• FleishmanHillard: Global public relations and public affairs network with deep EU and Dutch presence through its TRUE Global Intelligence practice. Comparable across public affairs, corporate communications, and crisis advisory service lines.
• FGS Global: Global strategic communications and public affairs firm and parent company of Hague Corporate Affairs. Most directly comparable as the platform that absorbed Hague's capabilities; offers overlapping public affairs, M&A communications, and crisis services at a much larger global scale.
• Edelman: Largest global public relations firm with a significant public affairs and policy practice. Competes with Hague on corporate communications, public affairs, and crisis mandates for multinational clients across Europe.

Direct peers

• Brunswick Group: Global advisory firm focused on critical issues, public affairs, M&A communications, and crisis management. Closely aligned with Hague's deal clearance, public affairs, and crisis practices, with strong European coverage and a corporate-client base.
• Kekst CNC: International strategic communications consultancy specializing in M&A, investor relations, crisis, and public affairs. Highly comparable in deal clearance and crisis & issues management service lines.
• Public Matters: Dutch public affairs and government relations consultancy based in Amsterdam. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-focused public affairs competitor serving corporate and sector clients on policy engagement.
• Cabinet DN: French-headquartered public affairs and government relations consultancy with European reach. Comparable as a European public affairs specialist serving corporate clients on policy and regulatory engagement.

Emerging players

• Portland Communications: European communications and public affairs consultancy with offices in Brussels and other European hubs. Comparable on public affairs and EU-level stakeholder engagement service lines for corporate clients.

Market position

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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