Chris White

Practice Head, Advocacy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-white-82a85430/

chris.white@secnewgate.co.uk

Chris leads SEC Newgate's Public Affairs practice, providing strategic counsel to CEOs and boards in a number of highly regulated sectors, including financial services, infrastructure and transport.

Before joining SEC Newgate (formerly Newington), Chris spent six years as a Special Adviser to Conservative Cabinet Ministers William Hague, Andrew Lansley and Patrick McLoughlin in both the Leader of the Commons and Government Chief Whips’ offices between 2009 and 2015. He was responsible for managing and planning the government’s legislative programme, providing expert parliamentary and political advice to Downing Street and Cabinet Ministers.

He was also the Policy Adviser on the Devolution Cabinet Committee chaired by William Hague after the Scottish Referendum, advising on the constitutional settlement of the United Kingdom and on city deals in England.

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Chris’s specialisms

We are a truly integrated team and strive to bring the perfect mix of talent and insight to every project. Below are some of the sectors and services I specialise in.

Strategy & Corporate Communications

We advise organisations through their growth cycle, from individuals and start-ups to global leaders.

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Public Affairs & Government Relations

Our advisers draw on cross-party experience to shape policy and deliver regulatory change with campaigns that reach key stakeholders.

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Banking & Payments

Banking has been subject to ongoing regulatory, operational and digital changes and challenges over the past decade...

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Business Advisory

Businesses are facing a myriad of issues which they are having to navigate. From changing regulation, increased competition, digitalisation and geopolitics...

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Trade & Industry Groups

SEC Newgate has deep experience supporting groups that come together to speak with one voice and advocate on behalf of a whole sector...

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Energy networks

From insight services which help our clients understand how consumers use energy through to engagement with regulators

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Transport

The transport sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advances in technology, legislative change, and public transport reform, including devolved local control of bus services and rail nationalisation.

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Chris’s insights

SEC Newgate publishes a twice-weekly e-newsletter, as well as other regular sector-focused news and views. Below you will find the latest articles written by me or insights relating to my sector specialist areas.

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Recent work

We always strive to bring the perfect mix of experience and talent to every project. Whatever the discipline, for us it’s all about delivering positive change for our clients.

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