Newington Communications has announced Patrick Law is joining the fast-growing public and corporate affairs consultancy as an associate in its corporate affairs team.
Law will provide consultancy services and strategic counsel to Newington’s clients. He boasts more than 25 years of experience in supporting companies communicate with senior stakeholders. An Oxford alumnus, he is a Fellow of the RSA and is an experienced charity trustee across the energy and housing sectors.
Formerly Director of Corporate Affairs at Barratt Developments, Law managed the recovery of the company’s reputation after a period of turbulence following the collapse of the housing market. Prior to Barratt, he held a variety of senior roles in the energy sector, including as Director of Communications at British Gas and as Director of Public Affairs at Centrica.
Commenting on Law’s appointment, Mark Glover, Newington CEO, said: “I’m delighted Patrick is joining Newington to support the growth of our corporate affairs offer. Patrick’s track record in advising five FTSE 100 CEOs on communications and political engagement strategies across the housing and energy sectors will be an asset to our existing and future clients.”
Law added: “I am looking forward to working with the Newington team as the company continues to expand its corporate affairs services.
“Having successfully delivered corporate communications strategies for some of the biggest firms in the UK, I’m looking forward to supporting Newington’s clients engage effectively with politicians, media, shareholders and employees.”
Newington has been bolstering its corporate affairs team since the appointment last September of Muniya Barua, the CBI’s former director of corporate communications. It recently appointed Soniya Ganvir, as an associate. Ganvir, who is co-chair of Women in Public Affairs, joined Newington from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) where she was senior public affairs adviser. Newington is also expanding its corporate affairs services to include investor services and internal communications.