Top-Performing Lobbying Firms
2021 was another record-breaking year of growth
The lobbying industry continued to grow at a record pace in 2021, with firm revenue reaching an all-time high of $1.92 billion – an increase of $180 million from 2020 – while lobbying spending also saw a significant bump.
For the seventh consecutive year, Bloomberg Government has identified the top-performing lobbying firms. See who made the list.
Top-Performing Lobbying Firms
Lobbying firms that reported $1 million or more in revenue in 2021
- Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- Holland & Knight LLP
- BGR Government Affairs LLC
- Cornerstone Government Affairs Inc.
- Invariant LLC
- Forbes Tate LLC
- Tiber Creek Group Inc.
- Squire Patton Boggs US LLP
- Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas Inc.
Lobbying Firms with Largest Increase in Revenue
Year-over-year change in revenue
- Invariant LLC
- Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP
- Holland & Knight LLP
- Cornerstone Government Affairs Inc.
- Tiber Creek Group Inc.
- Crossroads Strategies LLC
- Forbes Tate LLC
- Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas Inc.
- Thorn Run Partners LLC
- Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Lobbying Firms with Highest Long-Term Client Retention
Three-year retention rate in the fourth quarter of 2021
- Atlas Crossing LLC
- Boundary Stone Partners
- Capitol City Group Ltd.
- Capitol Consulting Group LLC
- Cardinal Infrastructure LLC
- CFM Strategic Communication Inc.
- Commonwealth Strategic Partners LLC
- Hill East Group LLC
- Majority Group LLC
- Mapetsi Policy Group LLC
The data behind the people driving Washington
Standout lobbying firms of 2021
Bloomberg Government identified 75 major lobbying firms that exceeded thresholds in five key business metrics in 2021. Criteria focus on growth, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
Get a complete picture of the industry
From individual company profiles highlighting 2021 performance metrics, LDA filings, client lists, total spending, and more – you’ll find all you need to make informed decisions on your lobbying investments.