Ballard Partners Expands Presence in South America with Strategic Partnership with Esfera Brazil in São Paulo

WASHINGTON, DC – Ballard Partners, a leading international public affairs and lobbying firm, today announced a strategic partnership with Esfera Brazil, a prominent think tank and civic organization based in São Paulo, Brazil.

The partnership will allow Ballard Partners and Esfera to leverage their respective expertise and networks to provide comprehensive public affairs and government relations services to Ballard’s clients, while also deepening Esfera’s ability to explore complex topics affecting the Western Hemisphere. The partnership will focus on intra-hemispheric advocacy, market access, business development, and policy and insight sharing. This strategic alliance will facilitate seamless collaboration on cross-border issues.

“We are excited to welcome Esfera to the Ballard Global Alliance,” said Brian Ballard, President of Ballard Partners. “This collaboration underscores our dedication to strengthening our international presence and enhancing the value we offer our clients in strategic markets. Esfera’s extensive expertise in Brazil’s political, social, and economic environment, along with its strong history of success, makes it a perfect fit for our global network. We look forward to joining forces.

“Forming a partnership with Ballard Partners is a significant milestone for Esfera as we broaden the scope and depth of insights we deliver,” said João Camargo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Esfera Brazil. “A deep understanding of the shifting U.S. political landscape is critical to crafting informed, long-term policy guidance for Brazil. This strategic alliance provides Esfera with unique access to Ballard Partners’ expertise.”