CONSILIA is a unique partnership of communications professionals. We are highly experienced specialists in the handling of complex and intractable communications issues, including crisis communications and information management. We offer plain, candid advice based on extensive expertise in media, journalism, technology, broadcasting and public relations.

CONSILIA has particular strengths in financial journalism and the City; we have partners with extensive working knowledge of Whitehall, Westminster and Brussels. We also have partners with in depth experience of working in the US. We know that bringing together specialist teams drawing on a range of skills has helped our clients not only to win through a crisis but to emerge stronger and more focused.

WHAT?

CONSILIA's crisis experience is the basis of our practice. Because we have focused on helping clients deal with the really difficult issues, we have unrivalled expertise in extreme situations.

We deliver high-level communication skills combined with long experience across a broad range of industries - from aerospace and banking to services and utilities. We work regularly with top executives of major public companies and we understand the communications challenges faced by top management.

WHY?

Most businesses that fail to survive crises do so because they have failed to manage the reputational issues.

We believe communications in a crises must be accurate, timely, emotionally intelligent and right for the various audiences you are addressing. Good crisis communications and planning are now vital for any corporation facing increasing regulation and competition in its markets.

WHERE?

We can work wherever required and are highly flexible.Though our principal area of operation is the UK, we offer services - and partners - in the Netherlands, Germany and France. All our partners in these countries are native speakers, as well as fluent in English.

We believe that clients want a high quality personalised service delivered by senior partners who know what they are talking about.

WHEN?

Our partners can be available at short notice, on a project basis or on a retainer for longer projects. We are currently retained by a number of clients, including the European Commission and the railway industry. We can offer 24/7 cover if required.