I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Back in the late 1990’s, the first question the MEPs I worked for asked the Commission lead official was “What do you want me to re-table that you lost in inter-service consultation” It is a smart thing to do. You got to strengthen a proposal that had likely been neutered by other Directorate-Generals or … Read more
When I was at law school, I spent the long vacations working in a law firm. I landed up working on criminal defence teams. The clients varied, from a person accused of importing a few tonnes of cannabis to armed robbery, and everything in between. I found this experience formative for my switch to lobbying. … Read more
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 I think the real role of a lobbyist is to bring about a peaceful agreement. To do that you need to broker information and knowledge between different sides and facilitate understanding. They bring a depth of understanding that drives every player … Read more
Most people see lobbyists like Nick Naylor. He is a persuasive lobbyist. A good lobbyist will prepare. A lot of your work is done in face to face meetings. You have to be able to communicate clearly and persuade people. You should prepare like a lawyer going to trial. You will work out in … Read more