Barndoor Strategy – reshaping public affairs for the 21st century
At Barndoor Strategy, we’re not a traditional public affairs business. Our Covid-proof business model is built around a lean digital network offering expert senior counsel to firms, individuals and other consultancies at extremely competitive prices.
Our focus is high-quality, value for money strategic support. We don’t have expensive bricks and mortar offices or lavish entertainment budgets nor are we constrained by the London commuter belt. Instead, we use 21st century communication tools to offer you the best possible advice on how to navigate the court of public opinion. This is delivered by senior experts with a proven track record of delivering for their clients.
Barndoor Strategy can help you tailor your message whether you are making a speech, seeking to amend the fine details of regulation, or engaging with government at the highest levels.
We can help you your organisation whether it needs assistance with a one-off project, drafting a report or longer-term strategic or multi-disciplinary support. All of this is available without the huge costs and overheads of a traditional consultancy or the need to take on staff to deliver your public policy agenda.
For more information about how we can help you, please get in touch.


Our Founders
Barndoor Strategy’s founders Havard and David met in 2008 while campaigning on Rt. Hon David Davis’ civil liberties by-election – a unique political campaign that bought together people from all political backgrounds to fight for a common goal; individual freedom.
Going on to work at a senior level in different areas of public policy on different sides of the world, they saw the potential to do things differently. Working globally, they saw a role for a 21st century tech-enabled business based on expertise and not geography.
When clients employ public affairs professionals, they want results. Too often what they get are large invoices to subsidise expensive London offices while junior staff deliver them a substandard service. We believe that you deserve better.
UK business and politics have evolved dramatically in the past few years. Over the course of three General Elections, a Brexit Referendum, and a global pandemic, we have seen the UK’s economy and political culture change beyond all recognition.
Barndoor Strategy is a business tailor-made for this new reality. Our aim is to deliver our clients a better service for less using a Covid-proof business model to ensure we are always there when you need us. Our network of senior counsel, based right across the UK, have decades of experience in their chosen field of expertise. Using their experience and modern technology, we work dynamically with them to ensure we always deliver the best for you.
Meet the Team
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Havard Hughes
Founder & CEOBarndoor Strategy CEO Havard Hughes is a leading public affairs practitioner and a former Deputy...
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David Spencer
Managing DirectorDavid Spencer Managing Director As former Brexit Secretary Rt. Hon David Davis MP’s former Chief...
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Roger Evans
Senior CounselFormer Deputy Mayor of London and London Assembly Chair, Roger worked closely with Conservative...
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Carys Davis
Senior CounselCarys has over 12 years of public affairs experience, across a wide range of sectors. She has particular...
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Peter Borthwick
Senior CounselComing from a technology and communications background, Peter works with clients to launch and develop...
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Resham Kotecha
Senior CounselResham Kotecha Senior Counsel, Barndoor Strategy. Biography: Resham has over a decade of experience...
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Our Clients
We work with a wide range of organisations in the UK and abroad. Some of our clients include:







