“ We greatly value the high-level, hands-on counsel fowlstone has been able to provide on complex issues
involving shareholders, the media, government and our
own people. The firm brings a highly strategic dimension
to our communications. ”
John Grill: Chief Executive Officer, WorleyParsons
“ Fowlstone has been our communications adviser in Australia for more than seven years. During this time the firm has provided us with well thought out, strategic communications advice as we dealt with a number of challenges facing the Franklins business including destabilisation campaigns by our competitors, several well publicised legal cases, product recalls and other corporate issues.
Following our decision to sell Franklins, fowlstone struck the careful balance required by our communications as we navigated through a complex, drawn out sales process including a Federal Court challenge and appeal by the ACCC – ultimately culminating in our successful exit from the Australian market.”
Gareth Ackerman: Non-Executive Chairman
Pick n Pay, South Africa
“ Multiplex had to deal with some very complex public issues
over the past few years. fowlstone has played a leading role
in helping us to respond to these issues in a highly responsive
and professional manner. Geoff has provided invaluable
counsel on complex international issues, and often stuck with
us through the night to ensure we met demanding timelines. ”
Andrew Roberts: former Managing Director, Multiplex Group
“ fowlstone has been a key adviser to the partners of
Next Capital for nearly a decade, including our tenure
at Macquarie Bank, bringing highly commercial, relevant
and objective advice. This has included a number of highly
sensitive issues that had high visibility both within the bank
and board and the wider community. ”
Patrick Elliott: Chairman, JB Hi-Fi; Founder, Next Capital; former Executive Director, Macquarie Bank
“ fowlstone was engaged to provide issues management and
external affairs counsel at a tumultuous time in Downer
EDI’s history. Geoff brings a firm grasp of the strategic
arena and excellent communications skills. He promulgates
his views and recommendations without fear or favour,
regardless of whose opinions he might be seen to be challenging and that is an incredibly valuable commodity. ”
Stephen Mockett: General Counsel & EGM Corporate Services, Downer EDI
“ fowlstone worked with us for more than a decade to help
build a better profile for Macquarie Bank’s private equity
business bringing an in-depth understanding of financial
markets and a very hands-on approach. fowlstone has been
equally helpful as a pro bono adviser to Social Ventures
Australia bringing highly strategic counsel.”
Michael Traill: Co-founder and Executive Director of Macquarie Bank’s private equity business;
founding Chief Executive Officer, Social Ventures Australia