Boutique problem solving
A boutique firm specializing in problem solving and relationship building. We help clients resolve sensitive challenges and build the relationships needed to move forward.
Problems that need judgment, access and discretion
Clients come to us when a problem is sensitive, the environment is complex and the usual channels have not worked. We combine our founder’s intelligence, government and commercial experience with personalized service, strategic relationships and operational resources to find a practical way through.
What we help clients solve
Sensitive business and operational challenges
Resolving complex issues that require discretion, judgment and practical solutions.
Access to decision-makers
Connecting clients with relevant decision-makers and establishing trusted relationships.
Foreign markets and government institutions
Helping clients navigate foreign markets, understand government institutions and engage relevant stakeholders.
International expansion and partnerships
Advising on market entry, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement and commercial opportunities in complex markets.
Security problems in complex environments
Bringing protective, intelligence and operational resources to bear when a problem has a security dimension.
Leadership under pressure
Advising on team leadership, program management, resource allocation and organizational performance under pressure.
Why a boutique firm
Senior attention
Clients work directly with senior leadership, not a rotating account team.
Personal relationships
Our strategic relationships with institutions and decision-makers are built on trust over time.
Real resources behind the advice
When a solution needs people, planning, logistics or protection, we can deliver it.
How we approach a problem
Listen
A confidential conversation to understand the problem and what is at stake.
Assess
We study the environment, the risks and the stakeholders involved.
Connect
We identify and engage the decision-makers and partners who matter.
Resolve
We develop and carry out a practical solution.
Sustain
We stay engaged until the outcome holds.