Strategic Communications
Unique perspective. Senior-led. Conflict-free.
Collected
An independent firm advising Boards, C-suite executives, and IR leaders through corporate communications challenges of every kind — from strategic media and corporate narrative development to M&A, Activism Defense, and Chapter 11.
Our CapabilitiesMeet the Team
$3.7T
In transactions advised
400+
Activist engagements
80+
Restructurings advised
30+
Hostile & contested transactions
What We Do

We help companies navigate situations that matter most.
Our capabilities span the full range of corporate and financial communications challenges.
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Media Relations & Corporate Reputation
Building and defending corporate narratives — from Series A profile-raising to Fortune 100 public companies.
Investor Relations Strategy
Crafting Wall Street messaging that breaks through market noise — for newly public companies and established issuers alike.
Transaction Communications
Managing the communications arc of complex deals — from rumor management through close, including hostile offense and defense.
Shareholder Activism Defense
Scenario planning, activist simulations, proxy contest strategy, and multi-channel communications through a vote.
Restructuring
Full communications programs for in- and out-of-court restructurings, 363 sales and other strategies for companies pursuing liability management initiatives.
Crisis Communications
Around-the-clock counsel to protect reputation and manage stakeholder relationships for all types of crises.
Our Approach

Reliable counsel in an age of uncertainty        
Trusted
Honest advice when companies and their leaders need it most — even when it may be uncomfortable to hear.
          
Experienced
Our team has advised and reported on the highest-profile deals and special situations of the last 20+ years.
          
Responsive
Pragmatic ideas and senior access whenever clients need us — not just during business hours.
Connected
Deeply maintained relationships with reporters, advisors, proxy firms and decision-makers across markets.
Our Values

A world-class firm needs a world-class culture.
        
Integrity
The backbone of everything we do. We give clients our honest assessment, not the answer they want to hear. We have no holding company to satisfy and no cross-sell targets to hit. We focus only on the right outcome for your situation.
Accountability
To our clients and to each other. We own outcomes and hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence and follow-through.
Practicality
Efficient, common-sense solutions over theoretical frameworks. We focus on what actually moves the needle for clients in high-stakes situations.
Adaptability
To markets, to technology, and to our clients. The communications landscape changes constantly. Our counsel keeps pace.
Civility
Respect at the heart of every interaction — with clients, colleagues, reporters, and counterparts, regardless of circumstance.
Community
We give back 1% of annual profits to organizations fostering a strong, free press. Independent journalism matters to functioning markets and democracy.
Recent News & Insights
From the firm.
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Press Coverage
Collected Ranks Among Top Company Advisers in Bloomberg 1H 2026 Activism Review
Bloomberg ranked Collected Strategies No. 3 for IR/PR U.S. company-side counsel in its Global Activism League Tables for the first half of 2026.
Deal Announcement
Collected Advises Element Solutions on $27B Merger with Solstice Advanced Materials
The cash and stock merger will create an industry-leading advanced materials platforms.
CS Insights
SPACs are Back. The Communications Playbook has Changed with Them.
Communications discipline during the de-SPAC period matters more than ever given shareholder redemption rights.