ManattJones Global Strategies

ManattJones provides strategic advice and advocacy to help clients identify new opportunities and resolve problems in the international marketplace. ManattJones professionals offer a unique blend of extensive political, diplomatic, and international business experience. We work closely with our clients to develop and implement strategies for government relations, market assessment, public affairs, due diligence, and strategic intelligence.

Founded by two of the most respected names in the business and political arenas, former ambassadors Charles T. Manatt and James R. Jones, ManattJones focuses on Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia, where the Firm’s strength meets growing opportunity. ManattJones also has the capability to assist clients in several European markets. ManattJones’ understanding of international business communities, cultures, and practices also allows us to effectively advise and counsel foreign companies on the U.S. market. ManattJones professionals work as partners with our clients to design and implement comprehensive strategies to create success in international business endeavors.

Whether on a specific project or an ongoing basis, ManattJones’ services are tailored for each undertaking. ManattJones has provided a range of support to companies engaged in the global marketplace that includes:

• Developing and implementing strategies to penetrate domestic and international markets;
• Providing strategic business advice, political and economic risk analysis, and cultural know-how;
• Government relations and international advocacy
• Working with foreign governments and embassies, private sector businesses and associations, international financial institutions, domestic and international media, NGOs, and other international organizations to advance client interests;
• Identifying and facilitating access to capital and providing advice on investment options and financial structuring;
• Forming and managing project teams of investors, public relations professionals, government relations specialists, and lawyers;
• Identifying, screening and monitoring business partners; and
• Interpreting U.S. and international political developments to provide early warning of political and economic initiatives that could have an impact on business operations.

ManattJones has an international office in Mexico City. The U.S. headquarters is in Washington, DC, with offices in New York and Los Angeles. An established network of strategic business relationships further assist clients on-the-ground in other parts of the world.

Global Network
The ManattJones Global Network also brings together an outstanding team of individuals with important leadership relationships throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, and the Middle East. The Global Network expands ManattJones' international reach and strengthens its ability to serve clients in key markets throughout the world.

The Global Network is comprised of individuals who possess unique combinations of knowledge, experiences and relationships in business, government and other sectors that bring value to ManattJones' clients. They understand h ow international companies do business. This global network offers enhanced country-specific expertise and supplements the ManattJones' capabilities.

Diversity
At ManattJones Global Strategies, LLC, diversity is more than an initiative or slogan. It is the very nature of the work we do and at the core of who we are. Our success on the international stage is driven by an appreciation of diversity in all its forms – diversity of ideas, diversity of spirit, and an explicit commitment to recruiting the best people, reflecting the widest possible perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.

The qualities we seek in our professionals and in our strategic partners – commitment, judgment, creativity, entrepreneurial drive, business skill, civic responsibility and a desire to be the best – are deeply enriched by diverse experiences. These qualities define the way we conduct business and offer services to clients.

We are committed to attracting and retaining talented, diverse professionals by creating a distinctive environment that supports and rewards their development. ManattJones professionals thrive in an atmosphere that encourages responsibility and aspirations.

ManattJones’ goals with regard to diversity, simply stated, begin with the realization of a progressive, dynamic company whose members mirror the makeup of our communities. At all levels, from leadership to staff, we recognize and value our similarities and our differences.

At ManattJones, diversity is integral to our success. It is what we do and who we are.