Strategic advisory for
high-stakes assignments
Trusted by boards, executives and corporate affairs leaders for the moments that matter most.
About Us
Today’s environments demand deeply-experienced counsel.
At Shanahan Partners, that’s not a promise — it’s the model.
As a senior partner-led communications and stakeholder management advisory firm, we work alongside boards, executive communications leaders and expert project teams on multi-faceted, consequential challenges and opportunities.
Operating at the intersection of corporate affairs, capital markets, government and stakeholder strategy, we bring the clarity and judgment needed to navigate ambiguity, risk and consequence.
Expertise
Delivering practical, outcome-focused guidance across corporate, crisis, government, capital markets and advisory.
Corporate Affairs
Government & Regulatory Affairs
Capital Markets / Financial PR
Crisis & Risk Management
Advisory
The Team
The people you meet are the people who do the work.
Updates
What we’re seeing, hearing and advising on.
Centre for Sustainable Finance — an independent view
An independent stakeholder audit assessing the Centre’s progress, effectiveness and strategic direction.
Read the update →A Team on the Rise
Welcoming a new senior colleague, recognising the leadership of others, and reflecting on the environment our clients are navigating in 2026.
Read more →Rakon — delivering a successful take-private
A clear, consistent narrative and sustained shareholder engagement secured the 90% acceptance threshold and a successful delisting on the NZX.
Read more →Vital Limited — support across a long-tail register
Navigating a complex, widely dispersed shareholder base to reach the threshold required for compulsory acquisition.
Read more →
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