Advancing legislative priorities for an online marketplace

A leading online marketplace sought to position itself as a key player in shaping EU legislative policy across a wide array of areas. With the regulatory landscape evolving rapidly on salient issues such as digital policy, consumer rights, sustainability, data privacy, and taxation, the company needed a strategic approach to monitor, influence, and engage with policymakers in order to protect its business interests and align new regulations with its long-term goals.

• Provided ongoing support by monitoring, analyzing, and advising on policy developments across multiple areas, including digital policy, consumer rights, product regulation, sustainability, data privacy, security, customs, taxes, and payments.
• Delivered specialized expertise and timely intelligence on legislative developments, enabling the company to remain proactive in its policy engagement.
• Advised on strategic engagement tactics, including how to leverage trade associations and access key decision-makers to maximize influence.
• Developed targeted outreach programs to ensure the company’s priorities were effectively communicated to policymakers and stakeholders.

With our support, the online marketplace successfully engaged in key legislative discussions, influencing outcomes in several critical policy areas. The company was able to secure favorable amendments to legislation, aligning regulatory changes with its operational needs and broader business objectives. Through ongoing, strategic engagement, the company positioned itself as a trusted industry leader and key partner for policymakers. As a result, the marketplace gained a competitive advantage by ensuring that emerging regulations fostered a business-friendly environment, particularly in areas such as data privacy, taxation, and consumer protection. This proactive approach also paved the way for deeper relationships with government officials, enhancing the company’s ability to engage on future legislative initiatives.