Turkey, in accession negotiations with the European Union, is at the center of a historic and highly intricate process.

Understanding the implications of this process is of vital importance to all stakeholders, from multinational corporations to regional businesses to public institutions and non-governmental organizations.

Brussels based CPS, Corporate & Public Strategy Advisory Group, is the leader and pioneer in EU-Turkey related public affairs consulting, providing strategic, legal and financial consultancy services within Turkey, the EU and the US since 2000.

CPS has unparalleled knowledge of public affairs combined with in-depth experience across wide-ranging sectors.

CPS staff comprises former high level private sector managers and directors of private research foundations, which guarantees sound and accurate experience across a variety of fields; such as EU-Turkey relations, dialogue with governmental organizations, research monitoring and successful implementation of collected data to meet the needs of its clients.

CPS provides public affairs management and government relations expertise for clients with issues especially related to the constantly evolving Turkish political system. CPS closely follows political and legal developments across key sectors. In order to facilitate the best possible implementation of EU integration, CPS helps to solve possible problems arising from the functioning of the Customs Union, including: competition law; intellectual property rights; instruments related to the removal of technical barriers to trade and anti-dumping cases.

CPS has unparalleled experience in integrated communication. From coalition building and issues management to media relations and direct advocacy, CPS has the experience and capabilities to assist our clients by influencing critical policy decisions at all levels.

CPS conducts regulatory situation analysis, competitor analysis, media monitoring and government activities in order to ensure successful corporate reputation management throughout the process. Reputation is a critical factor in how well a company weathers a crisis. Many of our counselors have been on the front lines of some of the most high profile and difficult crises that companies in the EU arena have faced. We help navigate clients through difficult challenges that could undermine growth, reduce market share or damage reputation where business concerns collide with public policy issues. We analyze risks and prepare and train teams to deal with difficult situations before crises occur.

CPS senior staff frequently appears in public forums to establish and support expert opinion on EU affairs through media interviews, articles, conferences and panels, acting as an important influencer at the opinion-making level.

Working closely with clients, CPS helps devise strategic plans for gaining the most from EU financial opportunities, while leveraging its alliances and contacts among key decision-makers.