What We Offer:
Strategic Access. Informed Insight. Trusted Execution.
Strategic Advisory Services is LOTO’s division designed to guide clients through the complex intersection of business, politics, and global affairs. This practice brings together a diverse, high-caliber team with backgrounds in intelligence, investment banking, commercial diplomacy, federal policy, political strategy, and finance. Drawing on decades of experience across public and private sectors, both in the U.S. and internationally, we help organizations navigate complexity, unlock opportunity, and build strategic influence across borders.
We provide high-impact counsel and access for clients operating in dynamic or sensitive markets. We advise on political risk, stakeholder engagement, market entry, public-private partnerships, and investment strategy, always with a focus on building trust, aligning with local and international priorities, and delivering sustainable value.
Whether advising on infrastructure, technology, mining, energy, finance, or supply chains, we help clients engage confidently with governments, investors, and communities.
If your organization is ready to expand its influence, navigate complexity, or build meaningful partnerships on a global stage, LOTO’s Strategic Advisory Services are here to help. - Let’s Build Something Strategic Together
Why LOTO?
- Mission-Built Leadership: Founded by a leader with deep roots in the U.S. Intelligence Community and backed by a multidisciplinary team with expertise across business, politics, investment banking, government affairs, and finance.
- High-Level Relationships: Access to senior leaders across U.S. and international agencies, governments, multilateral organizations, and commercial networks.
- Results-Focused: Our flexible structure of retainer and success-based compensation keeps us aligned with client outcomes, not just activity.
- Proven Talent: We deploy senior advisors with fluency in global affairs, commercial strategy, and political dynamics ready to lead in complex environments.
Service Offerings
Government Affairs & Regulatory Advisory
We provide clients with clarity and foresight when navigating government processes, regulatory environments, and public policy, particularly in emerging and frontier markets.
- Market entry and expansion planning
- Policy risk and geopolitical analysis
- Government relations and public affairs strategy
Investment Strategy & Transaction Support
We offer strategic guidance on sourcing, evaluating, and structuring investment opportunities, particularly in sectors where political and financial considerations are closely intertwined.
- Deal sourcing and investment screening
- Partnership development and negotiation support
- Transaction structuring and investor alignment
Stakeholder Relations & Social License Strategy
Long-term success depends on trust. We help clients earn and sustain the support of communities, civil society, and public institutions through responsible, inclusive engagement strategies.
- Community and stakeholder engagement
- Social license assessments and advisory
- Government and institutional relationship management
Global Market Positioning & Commercial Diplomacy
We support clients in aligning with U.S. and international policy frameworks while navigating bilateral and multilateral dynamics. Our team helps companies enter new markets, participate in strategic forums, and build relevance in the eyes of decision-makers.
- Strategic messaging aligned with national and regional priorities
- Engagement with U.S. and allied government agencies (e.g., DFC, ExIm, DoD)
- Representation in diplomatic, trade, and investment platforms
- Development finance and partnership structuring
Political Access & Stakeholder Engagement
We help clients access and build relationships with the people and institutions that matter most ensuring informed, respectful, and strategic engagement with political leaders, regulators, and power brokers.
- Political mapping and influence strategy
- Executive-level introductions across jurisdictions
- Protocol and relationship management