Vico Partners | Strategic Communications Consultancy

Independent advice and support for boards and business leaders on issues of strategy, positioning and communication

Vico provides advice and support to Boards and individuals on business positioning, the communication of strategy and issues management. We work collaboratively with other specialist advisers to bring independent judgement, perspective, resource and strategy to a situation, normally at an inflection point or at a time of change.

Vico’s founding purpose is to defend and unlock value for our clients.

EXPERTISE

In his 30 career advising and building strong and sustained relationships with the leaders of both public and private businesses, John Sunnucks has confronted and helped his clients manage the whole range of communications issues a business may face.


Capital Markets Communications

The management of listed companies communications with capital markets: the explanation of performance and the investment case through the reporting cycle; the raising of capital; IPO’s; profit warnings; Board and leadership changes; market sensitive news.


Takeovers & defence

Working with investment banking and legal advisers on communications strategies to ensure value is understood, recognised and communicated at a time of intense pressure and scrutiny under a strict and complex regulatory regime.


Preparation of defence strategies & strategic reviews

Ahead of a potential transaction, working closely with client teams to review and audit how a business is positioning and presenting itself and its strategy, to external audiences.


Shareholder activism

Devising communications strategies when activist shareholders appear on the shareholder register. On the other side, we recently worked with an ad hoc committee of institutional shareholders to help, successfully, catalyse change at an investment trust.


Litigation

Working with legal advisers advising on communications strategies and matters in litigation actions. We have significant experience of advising both individuals and Boards.


Media handling & crisis management

Advising Boards and individuals on communications and media handling in the event of an unforeseen occurrence which affects, or may affect, reputation.


OUR VALUES


Confidentiality
& discretion
Careful
listening
Practical &
clear advice
Flawless
execution
Trusted
relationships