HUTCHESON ASSOCIATES
Communications, Policy Development and Regulatory Affairs
ABOUT US
Hutcheson Associates provides targeted support and advice across communications, policy development and regulatory affairs, with a particular focus on energy and infrastructure.
Founded by Managing Director Niall Stuart in July 2017, the company's clients range from international corporates to small, independent businesses.
Niall was previously Chief Executive of industry body Scottish Renewables, and brings a hugely-relevant network and knowledge of the policy landscape, having led the organisation’s work on issues such as renewable energy targets, transmission charges and Electricity Market Reform.
His role encompassed engagement with ministers, civil servants, parliamentarians, regulators, and the media, and representing the views of the sector in regular contributions to both print and broadcast media. He was also a member of the First Minister’s Energy Advisory Board and co-chaired the Scottish Government’s Renewable Industry Advisory Board.
Previously he was Press and Government Affairs Manager for the Federation of Small Businesses and SCDI, working on issues such as business rates, better regulation and enterprise support.
Niall is a director of the Association for Scottish Public Affairs and a member of SSEN’s RIIO-T2 User Group, tasked by Ofgem with guiding and scrutinising the development and delivery of SSEN Transmission’s RIIO-T2 business plan.
Hutcheson Associates is a member of industry body Scottish Renewables and the Association for Scottish Public Affairs.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss how we can support the development of your business or project.
OUR SERVICES
Hutcheson Associates works with a range of clients across the areas set out below:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Supporting and advising on engagement with parliament and government in Edinburgh, London and Brussels.
COMMUNICATIONS
STRATEGY
Review and evaluation of current activity, threats and opportunities, before development and delivery of a comprehensive and integrated communications strategy designed to deliver clear outputs and outcomes.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Managing communications with print, online and broadcast media, and the development of information resources.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Development and coordination of
tailored and comprehensive programmes of local and national stakeholder engagement.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Analysis of the potential drivers and impacts of policy and regulatory change, and support for you to develop your own proposals along with the evidence and arguments necessary to ensure their success.
INVESTOR RELATIONS AND
FUNDING DOCUMENTS
Development and refinement of business plans and funding applications, with a focus on telling a clear and compelling story to potential investors and funders.
OUR APPROACH
We tailor our support and advice to every client, but always follow a tried and tested methodology to ensure a strategic approach to our work, and at all times seek to embody the values that drove the formation of Hutcheson Associates:
INTEGRITY
Open and genuine.
OUTCOME-FOCUSED
Focused on delivery,
not activity.
COLLABORATIVE
Part of your team.
RESPECT
For our clients, partners and stakeholders.
QUALITY
Delivering a ‘best in class’ service.
INNOVATIVE
Continually looking for new ways
to meet old challenges.
Contact Us
To find out more or to discuss how we can help your organisation please get in touch.
Find us at: Office of Dunelm Energy, Scott House, Harris Suite, 10 St Andrew Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AZ
call us on: 0131 357 9367 or email us: nstuart@hutchassoc.co.uk