Financial Communications
Strategic Communication for Financial Impact.
Financial Communications
In an environment shaped by market volatility, rising stakeholder expectations, and intense media scrutiny, clear and credible communication has become a decisive factor for success in the financial sector. Whether navigating a transaction, responding to a crisis, or positioning on ESG matters, companies must communicate with precision and consistency across multiple audiences. Dr. Borer & Partner is a communications consultancy with deep expertise in the financial industry. In close cooperation with Edelman Smithfield, we combine international capital markets communications expertise with deep local insight, helping clients shape narratives that resonate across borders and stakeholder groups. We support clients in the DACH region in protecting their reputation, and engaging effectively with media, investors, employees, and regulators. Our services range from transaction and crisis communications to media relations, internal communications, and strategic positioning.
Services
Transaction & Capital Markets Communications
We translate complex financial transactions, such as IPOs, M&A, restructurings, and capital raises, into clear, compelling narratives. Our focus: ensuring consistent messaging across media, investors, and internal stakeholders.
Media Relations & Financial Reputation Management
As communications experts with a strong media network, we position our clients proactively in the financial and business press, enhancing visibility, trust, and thought leadership at critical moments.
Crisis & Special Situations Communications
We guide clients through high-pressure scenarios, from activist campaigns and cyber incidents to leadership transitions and litigation, providing calm, clear communication strategies that protect long-term reputation.
Internal Financial Communications
During periods of transformation, whether driven by transactions, performance challenges, or restructuring, we support management in communicating internally with clarity and credibility.
Executive Positioning & Message Training
We support senior leaders in sharpening their public profile and preparing for high-stakes communications, from earnings calls to media interviews and investor briefings.
Dr. Thomas Borer
As a former Ambassador of Switzerland to Germany and head of the task force „Switzerland - Second World War“, Dr. Thomas Borer is well known far beyond Swiss borders. Due to his high profile, Dr. Borer enjoys privileged access to most decision-makers in the public, private and media sectors and has an unparalleled private network in Germany and Switzerland with large international corporations and their executives.
Based on my experience in international diplomacy, I maintain high-profile contacts with top-level decision makers from business, politics and the media.
Thomas Borer has been working as a strategic consultant for over 15 years and holds national and international mandates in the fields of public affairs, business development and private equity. In comparison to other consultants, Dr. Borer knows the practice in government, parliament, administration, supervisory authorities and international organisations up close from his 20-year diplomatic career.
Gregory Nöthiger
Team Financial Communications
Gregory is a Managing Partner at Dr. Borer & Partner. In addition to the Public Affairs division, he also heads our Financial Communications division with a focus on strategic media positioning. He advises clients across the financial sector – including banks, private equity firms, and listed companies – on how to communicate effectively with investors, media, and regulators. Gregory draws on extensive experience in high-stakes communications and also serves on the board of Buchen Property AG.
Why no case study
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Public affairs
In today‘s uncertain, volatile and complex environment, it is mission critical to effectively represent your interests with your stakeholders in politics, media and society. Dr. Borer & Partner helps its clients to achieve their goals by managing their reputation, building trust and mitigating issues that directly affect their business.
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Private equity and M&A
Attractive value creation opportunities are often hidden within broad networks of investors and entrepreneurs. Dr. Borer & Partner strategically supports its clients in identifying, accessing and acting on these opportunities. It represents investors at any stage of a transaction process lifecycle from acquisition to divestment.
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Business development
Developing your business and meeting the relevant companies and individuals is often frustrating and time intensive. Leveraging its unique global network, Dr. Borer & Partner offers its clients privileged access to decision-makers of private businesses and politics. For our clients, we create unique opportunities and build networks.
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Financial Communications
Effective communication is critical in today’s financial landscape. Dr. Borer & Partner advises clients on how to manage narratives around transactions, crises, and reputation. We support strategic positioning and stakeholder engagement, helping clients communicate effectively with investors, media, regulators, and the broader public.
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