Concordant Expands into Regulatory Due Diligence for High-Stakes Deals — Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC)

Event summary

Concordant Advisory, a subsidiary of Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC), launched a regulatory and political due diligence practice on April 29, 2026.
The new service provides board-ready analysis for investors and deal teams evaluating transactions and market entry.
Led by Trevor Hanger (Partner at FTP) and Max Mandich (Senior Director of Insights), the practice leverages PPHC's network of 150 policy experts and lobbyists across all 50 U.S. states.
Concordant offers federal and state regulatory landscape analysis, stakeholder mapping, and actionable mitigation strategies.

The big picture

Concordant's expansion into regulatory due diligence reflects a broader industry trend where investors and deal teams increasingly prioritize political and regulatory risk assessments in transaction evaluations. With PPHC's extensive policy expertise, Concordant aims to fill a gap in the market for investment-grade assessments of current and future regulatory risks.

What we're watching

Market Demand: Whether Concordant can capitalize on growing investor demand for deeper regulatory and political risk assessments in high-stakes transactions.
Competitive Edge: How Concordant's access to PPHC's policy experts and lobbyists differentiates it from competitors like Global Counsel.
Execution Risk: The pace at which Concordant can scale its practice while maintaining the quality of board-ready diligence reports.