Navigating Policy.
Unlocking Markets.

Public affairs and market entry advisory across Brussels, Warsaw and Kyiv.

Brussels Warsaw Kyiv Public Affairs Market Entry Strategic Partnerships Regulatory Advisory Coalition Building Market Development

Strategic counsel for complex institutional environments

Publica Central, led by Marcin Nowacki, is a strategic advisory firm specialising in public affairs and market entry support in complex institutional and regulatory environments.

The firm advises companies, investors and institutions seeking to navigate policy-driven markets, build institutional relationships, and develop strategic partnerships across Europe.

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What we do

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Public Affairs Advisory

Strategic support related to EU and national policy processes, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory developments. In the area of public affairs, Publica Central supports clients throughout the entire policy and regulatory process, including strategic positioning, coalition-building and coordinated outreach to relevant institutions and stakeholders at different stages of the legislative cycle.

Policy Monitoring & Regulatory Intelligence

  • Monitoring selected EU legislative initiatives and policy processes
  • Early identification of regulatory risks and opportunities for the client's business model
  • Analysis of policy trends and strategic implications for specific sectors

Public Affairs Strategy Development

  • Tailored public affairs strategies at the EU and national level
  • Identification of strategic policy objectives and advocacy priorities
  • Preparation of policy positioning and strategic messaging

Stakeholder Mapping & Institutional Engagement

  • Identification and mapping of key institutional and political stakeholders
  • Establishing and maintaining dialogue with EU institutions, national authorities and relevant agencies
  • Support in structured engagement with policymakers and regulators

Coalition Building & Advocacy Coordination

  • Building coalitions with industry stakeholders and partner organisations
  • Coordination of joint advocacy initiatives and policy campaigns
  • Facilitation of industry alliances around regulatory initiatives

Legislative Process Engagement

  • Support in developing policy positions and legislative amendments
  • Engagement with European institutions at different stages of the legislative process
  • Support in preparing contributions to consultations, hearings and policy debates

Strategic Visibility & Policy Communication

  • Support in positioning clients within European policy discussions
  • Engagement with specialised policy and industry media
  • Development of communication supporting regulatory and policy objectives
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Market Entry & Market Development

Advisory for companies and investors entering or expanding in policy-driven markets, including institutional engagement, investment positioning and the development of corporate partnerships. Publica Central provides strategic advisory related to market entry and investment projects, particularly in Poland and Ukraine, accompanying clients from initial strategic positioning and regulatory assessment to the implementation of market entry strategies and stakeholder engagement.

Regulatory & Institutional Preparation

  • Assessment of the regulatory and institutional environment for the planned investment or market entry
  • Identification of relevant public authorities, regulatory bodies and key institutional stakeholders
  • Strategic positioning of the investment project within national and European policy frameworks
  • Support in navigating administrative procedures and regulatory requirements

Institutional Engagement (B2G)

  • Establishing and managing relationships with public authorities and regulatory institutions
  • Structured dialogue with government bodies, ministries and agencies relevant to the project
  • Support in presenting investment projects to public institutions and policymakers
  • Alignment of investment plans with public policy priorities and development strategies

Corporate Partnerships (B2B)

  • Identification of potential corporate partners and strategic counterparties
  • Facilitation of business relationships with local companies and industry stakeholders
  • Support in building industrial partnerships, joint ventures or project consortia
  • Development of long-term cooperation frameworks with key market actors

Engagement with Financial Institutions

  • Identification of relevant public and private financial institutions
  • Facilitation of relationships with development banks, export credit agencies and international financial institutions
  • Support in structuring investment projects in line with institutional financing frameworks

Strategic Positioning & Market Development

  • Development of market entry strategies tailored to policy-driven sectors
  • Strategic positioning of companies within the institutional and regulatory landscape
  • Support in establishing a long-term operational presence and stakeholder network in the market

Three key geographies

Brussels

European Union

EU policy processes, legislative engagement & institutional outreach at the heart of European decision-making.

Warsaw

Poland

Market entry support, regulatory advisory & institutional engagement in Poland's dynamic business environment.

Kyiv

Ukraine

Reconstruction advisory, Ukraine Facility instruments & deep knowledge of the Ukrainian private sector.

Marcin Nowacki

Founder & Principal

Marcin Nowacki has over ten years of experience in regulatory work and public affairs in Poland and at the European level. In recent years, he has focused on engagement in the EU decision-making process as well as on Ukraine, with activities in Brussels concentrated on energy, transport, telecommunication, finance, digital, defence, construction and health sectors.

Regarding Ukraine, he addresses reconstruction-related issues, with a particular emphasis on in-depth knowledge of the Ukrainian private sector and financial instruments under the Ukraine Facility.

Institutional Roles

  • President of the TEN Section European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
  • Member of the Social Dialogue Council Poland (2018–2026)
  • Vice President Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP), 2014–2025
  • Co-chair EU-Ukraine Civil Society Platform (2023–2025)
Steven M. Sass Economic Freedom Award — The Heritage Foundation (2022)

Let's discuss how we can support your goals

Whether you're navigating EU policy or entering a new market — we're ready to help.

Brussels European Union
Warsaw Poland
Kyiv Ukraine