Firm Chairman, Donald Clark Jr cited Mr Vitter's background in politics and policy work as being a valuable new asset to the company. However, Mr Vitter also will keep his lobbying job with Mercury LLC which will mean he will share his time between Washington and Louisiana.

Long political career

Mr Vitter was a state representative before being elected to Congress, where he served for more than five years in the U.S. House before moving up to the Senate. In 2015 he unsuccessfully campaigned for Governor. Butler Snow has more than 20 offices across the US including New York and also has a presence in London and Singapore.