The JF Difference

We enable our clients to take control of their narrative, differentiated by our vast experience, commitment to fresh thinking and obsession with delivering meaningful results.

Collective Expertise

We foster a “one firm” culture, ensuring clients benefit from our collective expertise and best thinking. Our talent and expertise are seamlessly shared across leadership and client service teams, allowing us to deliver the right mix of fresh thinking and tailored expertise to meet every unique situation with flexibility and precision.

Deep Experience

With over 25 years of guiding clients through their most critical moments – and even better, helping many avoid them – we bring unparalleled perspective, a network of trusted partners and advisors, and a high-stakes mindset to every engagement. Each client receives equal focus on delivering the best results and our full expertise, no matter the challenge.

Independent and Entrepreneurial

Our independence is an asset. Our partners think and act like owners of our firm because they are. Our entrepreneurial spirit extends to the network of top-tier advisors we choose to work with in other jurisdictions or disciplines. Free from the constraints of holding companies or global service networks, we handpick the best talent to serve our clients’ needs.

Integrated Approach

Our in-house Governance, Design, Digital and Research groups work in lockstep with our client service teams, seamlessly aligning with each client’s assessed needs and situation. This integrated approach ensures comprehensive, customized solutions to help our clients tell their stories with clarity, impact and creativity.

Collective Expertise

We foster a “one firm” culture, ensuring clients benefit from our collective expertise and best thinking. Our talent and expertise are seamlessly shared across leadership and client service teams, allowing us to deliver the right mix of fresh thinking and tailored expertise to meet every unique situation with flexibility and precision.

Deep Experience

With over 25 years of guiding clients through their most critical moments – and even better, helping many avoid them – we bring unparalleled perspective, a network of trusted partners and advisors, and a high-stakes mindset to every engagement. Each client receives equal focus on delivering the best results and our full expertise, no matter the challenge.

Integrated Approach

Our in-house ESG, Design, Digital and Research groups work in lockstep with our client service teams, seamlessly aligning with each client’s assessed needs and situation. This integrated approach ensures comprehensive, customized solutions to help our clients tell their stories with clarity, impact and creativity.

Independent and Entrepeneurial

Our independence is an asset. Our partners think and act like owners of our firm because they are. Our entrepreneurial spirit extends to the network of top-tier advisors we choose to work with in other jurisdictions or disciplines. Free from the constraints of holding companies or global service networks, we handpick the best talent to serve our clients’ needs.

70% of our event driven clients stay on with us after their initial project is completed.

Financial Agency of the Year 2024, 2019, 2017, 2016

– PRovoke Media

#1 U.S. M&A PR Advisor since 2013

– The Deal

#1 Shareholder Activism Defense IR/PR Advisor since 2019

– Bloomberg

#1 Bankruptcy & Restructuring PR Advisor 2023-Q3 2024

– The Deal

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AN OUTSTANDING REPUTATION

Financial Agency of the Year
Since 2023,
The Deal
Communications Firm of the Year
Since 2023,
The Deal
International Communications Firm of the Year
Since 2023,
The Deal


Financial Agency


Communications Firm

International
Communications Firm

of the Year

2024, 2019, 2017, 2016, Provoke Media

2024, 2023, The M&A Advisor

2025, 2024, The M&A Advisor

RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED

70%

of event-driven clients retain Joele Frank for long-term support, highlighting the value of our ongoing counsel

50+

ongoing Fortune 200 clients

INDUSTRY LEADERS IN HIGH STAKES SITUATIONS

See What We Do

#1

U.S. M&A PR Advisor since 2013 | The Deal

104

total deals in 2024 | The Deal

$500B+

total deal value in 2024

#1

Shareholder Activism Defense IR/PR Advisor since 2019 | Bloomberg

54

activism defense engagements in H1 2025 | Bloomberg

$506B

aggregate market cap of defended companies in H1 2025 | Bloomberg

$14B

aggregate activist stakes in defended companies in H1 2025 | Bloomberg

1,000+

activism defense engagements since 2000

#2

U.S. Bankruptcy PR Advisor in 2024 | The Deal

72

C-suite changes in H1 2025

SENIOR COUNSEL AND TACTICAL SUPPORT

Meet Our Team

25

Partners

52

Managing directors and directors