The Art of Advantage

We help global leaders see further, anticipate risk and stay ahead.

About us

Information and data are more valuable than ever - but in high-stakes situations, understanding and insight are priceless.

Our globally connected network offers you the privileged insight needed to make smarter strategic choices and better decisions, when it matters most.

In a time when technology continues to reveal small miracles daily, for the most part, true competitive advantage remains driven by trusted human relationships.

This is precisely what our experienced team deliver, helping you see further, anticipate risk, seize opportunity and stay ahead.

Our pillars

Global Connections

Building bridges that unlock access to opportunities everywhere.

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Deeper Knowledge

Decoding complexity to deliver unparalleled insights and foresight.

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Informed Choices

Transforming superior insights into clearer decision making.

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Confident Action

Driving outcomes that maximise upside while mitigating risk.

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Expertise

We work across industries and geographies to help business leaders navigate complexity, connect with key influencers and overcome challenges, whatever and wherever they might be.

Operating with total discretion, we uncover the unknown, enable competitive edge, inspire decisive action and deliver transformative outcomes.

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Geopolitical & Market Insights

Exclusive and privileged insights from global industry insiders.

Comprehensive political risk monitoring.

Strategic Consel

Strategic Counsel

Discreet guidance on strategic opportunities and risks.

Information to assist problem solving.

Government Relations & Track II Diplomacy

Relationship development.

High-level liaison and dialogue.

Policy

Policy, Legislation & Regulation

Guidance on policy and legislative changes.

Navigating regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance.

Corporate Strategy & Growth

Market entry and exit.

Mergers and acquisitions.

Competitor Analysis

Deep analysis on the profiles, strategies, and actions of competitors.

Reporting on industry developments.

Enhanced Due Diligence & Investigations

Targeted, human-oriented discovery.

Strategic investigations.

Litigation Support

Counterparty analysis.

Verification and integrity testing.

Sectors

– Aerospace & Defence
– Energy
– Finance & Investment
– Government
– Industrials & Manufacturing
– Infrastructure & Logistics
– Metals & Mining
– Retail & FMCG
– TMT
– Utilities

Experience

Case studies

Client
Market capitalisation

Consumer products

USD 200bn

Delivered discreet, privileged insights on upcoming legislative and regulatory changes in an emerging market jurisdiction in support of product entry.

Natural resources

USD 120bn

Provided sustained and targeted reporting that uncovered the individual standpoints of global stakeholders during a multi-billion dollar acquisition attempt.

Additionally monitored the positioning and actions of competitors in relation to the offer.

European media

USD 2bn

Conducted multi-year enhanced due diligence on an emerging market-listed acquisition target, its management, and its shareholders.

Successfully concluded in a multi-billion dollar sale.

Sovereign wealth fund

USD 250bn

Identified and investigated well-resourced competitors seeking to disrupt the continued operation of an established West African infrastructure investment.