Financial and corporate PR: Vodafone Group Plc
Vodafone Group Plc
Tavistock supported Vodafone over three decades as the business grew from a high-growth UK challenger into one of the world’s largest telecoms groups. We provided strategic counsel across major transactions, corporate communications and capital markets activity, including advising on the successful takeover of Mannesmann which remains the largest-ever contested M&A.
US IPO: Guardian Metal Resources
Guardian Metal Resources
Tavistock supported Guardian Metal Resources’ March 2026 NYSE US IPO, which raised $68.3 million, to advance a domestic tungsten supply chain and grow its US capital markets presence. Tavistock’s communications strategy positioned Guardian Metal’s Nevada assets as leading the charge to reshore tungsten production amid growing focus on domestic critical mineral supply in the US.
Event communications: CelsiusPro Group for the NDF
CelsiusPro Group for the NDF
Tavistock supported CelsiusPro Group’s second annual Natural Disaster Fund (NDF) event for London Climate Action Week. We managed the communications rollout for the event, including two announcements which gained 18 pieces of earned trade coverage, organised multiple press interviews, ran a successful social media campaign and liaised with the UK government and the NDF’s partners to confirm and finalise all external messaging.
Corporate campaign: Corinthia Global Management
Corinthia Global Management
Tavistock supported Corinthia Global Management, a private credit manager lending to mid-market sponsor-backed companies across North America and Europe, as it established itself following the departure of its senior team from a competitor. The brief expanded to cover capital raising, product launches and communications around the execution of early deals.
M&A: Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and easyGroup
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and easyGroup
Tavistock advised Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder and major shareholder of easyJet and creator and owner of the easy family of brands, on the recommended £5.7 billion acquisition of easyJet plc by Apollo Capital Management.
Public sector and public affairs: ACCESS Pension Pool
ACCESS Pension Pool
Tavistock delivered public affairs guidance and national media coverage as ACCESS navigated sector reforms and regulatory change. We strengthened the pool’s profile with policymakers, clarified its position within the evolving LGPS landscape and supported dialogue with central government.
European communications: Prologis
Prologis
Tavistock advised the European marketing and communications leadership team of Prologis, the world’s largest industrial real estate company, in a long-term strategic advisory role. We partnered with in-house country marcomms teams across Europe to align narrative, strengthen internal collaboration and amplify Prologis’ thought leadership and market positioning across priority markets.
Financial and corporate PR: FTSE 100 Avast plc
FTSE 100 Avast plc
Tavistock led financial communications for Avast following its £2.4 billion IPO, helping reposition the investment case and strengthen investor understanding. We supported multiple re-ratings, entry into the FTSE 100 and the $8 billion merger with Norton LifeLock, contributing to a +300% return on the IPO price.
Dual listing: Resolute Mining
Resolute Mining
Tavistock managed communications around Resolute’s 2019 dual listing on the London Stock Exchange, enhancing visibility among UK and European investors. Messaging highlighted the company’s African operations and technology leadership, including development of the world’s first fully automated underground gold mine.
Financial and corporate PR: Zegona Communications
Zegona Communications
Tavistock advised Zegona across a decade of transactions, including its 2015 IPO and its €5 billion acquisition of Vodafone Spain, the largest reverse takeover ever completed on the London Stock Exchange. We supported deal execution, investor engagement and Zegona's ongoing growth strategy.
Third sector campaign: Bookmark Reading Charity
Bookmark Reading Charity
Tavistock supported Bookmark on a pro bono basis for 18 months, delivering media training, monitoring and UK-wide press coverage across national and regional outlets. The profile uplift helped drive increased funding and volunteer engagement for its mission to improve children’s literacy.
M&A and corporate campaign: Cromwell Property Group
Cromwell Property Group
Tavistock advised the European senior management team of Cromwell, a real estate investment manager listed in Australia, through several large M&A transactions and changes of ownership, as well as the launch of new investment strategies, including Europe’s first wooden building fund.
Financial and corporate PR: The London Tunnels
The London Tunnels
Tavistock advised The London Tunnels on its Euronext Amsterdam IPO, shaping the equity story and leading media relations throughout the pre-listing programme. We advised on the narrative around the transformation of a historic wartime site into a major cultural attraction, securing widespread media interest.
Building an investor brand: Picton
Picton
Tavistock has provided long-term strategic communications support to Picton Property Income, a UK-listed property company, since its 2005 IPO. Working closely with the executive team, we have helped shape and convey Picton’s corporate narrative across multiple market cycles, strengthening engagement with retail and institutional investors and financial media.
Financial and corporate PR: CQS Natural Resources
CQS Natural Resources
Tavistock advised CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income during its successful defence against activist hedge fund Saba Capital with a focus on mobilising shareholders, countering Saba’s proposals and driving unprecedented voter turnout. Extensive City coverage and targeted outreach helped secure a decisive rejection of Saba’s attempted board takeover.
Financial and corporate PR: Milk & More
Milk & More
Tavistock supported Milk & More on its corporate communications, refining its narrative and raising awareness of its modern doorstep delivery model following its acquisition by Müller Group. We highlighted the integration of heritage traditional milkman service with contemporary online convenience.
Philanthropy and charitable foundations
Philanthropy and charitable foundations
Tavistock advises several leading philanthropic HNWs and foundations on their profile and reputation. We have effectively developed strategies that highlight their impact, improving visibility among stakeholders and supporting the distribution of millions of pounds of annual funding to UK causes.
M&A: Dee Valley Water
Dee Valley Water
Tavistock provided strategic communications during Severn Trent’s £84 million takeover of Dee Valley Water, which involved a rival bidder and an unprecedented shareholder vote. We supported the company through the subsequent High Court judgment and successful completion of the transaction.
IPO: Ten Lifestyle
Ten Lifestyle
Tavistock supported Ten Lifestyle’s IPO, which raised £25.6 million to accelerate international expansion and technology investment. We developed the equity narrative and managed media engagement to introduce the business to new institutional audiences.
M&A: Gemfields
Gemfields
Tavistock advised the Board of Gemfields during its £220 million hostile takeover by major shareholder Pallinghurst. We managed sensitive shareholder communications, media strategy and stakeholder engagement throughout a complex contested process.
IPO: MGC Pharma
MGC Pharma
Tavistock led communications for MGC Pharmaceuticals’ historic IPO, the first medicinal cannabis company to list on the London Stock Exchange. We profiled the company’s research focus and global ambition while guiding media engagement for the landmark £6.5 million fundraising.
Third sector campaign: The Remembrance Trust
The Remembrance Trust
Tavistock provided media support to the Remembrance Trust, promoting the restoration of pre-1914 military graves. We managed communications around key milestones, including the Princess Royal’s visit to ongoing restoration work at Dover Castle, securing strong national and regional coverage.
Corporate campaign: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce
Tavistock designed and delivered a national campaign supporting Rolls-Royce’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology ahead of a major UK Government funding decision. We secured significant mainstream media coverage, helped shape public understanding of SMRs and contributed to a successful grant outcome. Shortlisted for Corporate Campaign of the Year.
Corporate campaign: Stemcor
Stemcor
Tavistock supported Stemcor as it reintroduced its restructured business to UK media, highlighting its return to profitability and the repayment of long-term debt. We positioned the group as one of the world’s largest independent steel traders and advised them through subsequent transactions.