Checkmate Government Relations Opens Paris Office as 2026 Lobbying Revenue Hits $25.4 Million
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Updated · POLITICO · Sep 30
Checkmate Government Relations Opens Paris Office as 2026 Lobbying Revenue Hits $25.4 Million
1 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Sep 30
Summary
Paris becomes Checkmate Government Relations’ first French base, with former Hussard Partners advisers Marc-Antoine Osouf and Nicolas Boudot hired to lead the office.
Checkmate said the move targets rising demand from French companies seeking help entering the U.S. market, part of a broader push to serve international clients doing business in America.
The Paris launch extends an overseas buildout that began in Tokyo in July 2025 and has since added offices in Seoul, London, Panama City and Doha.
Founded in North Carolina in 2023, Checkmate has rapidly grown into a Washington lobbying force, reporting $25.4 million in revenue in the first half of 2026.