Case Study
Public Affairs Work for the Share Centre

Campaign Objective:

• To amend legislation Company Law Reform Bill such that Nominee share holders have the same rights as individual share holders.

Method:

• During the committee stage of the bill, we utilised the media to increase pressure on government.
• Forging a coalition between the Conservatives and Lib Dems, to pursue an amendment to the Bill.
• Staging a high profile demonstration at the House of Commons to which we invited MPs, media and other stakeholders.
• Strategic media work, to raise the profile of both the client and the issue.

Result:

• The legislation was ammended in the House of Commons. There are now equal rights for all shareholders.
• Huge media and public policy impact.