Supporting clients in complex, high risk environments
We work with investors and organisations operating in emerging, frontier, and high-risk markets—where commercial outcomes are shaped by government, regulation, and real-world constraints.
By specialising in the complex landscapes of Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, and Asia, we provide the localised expertise with a focus on the critical intersection of policy and business.
When Clients Engage Us
A deal looks right on paper—but something doesn’t add up.
Risks linked to government behaviour, regulatory dynamics, or delivery are not fully visible.
An investment is underperforming—and the reasons are unclear or misdiagnosed.
External factors are shaping outcomes, but are not well understood.
Success depends on decisions being made outside the company.
Government priorities, approvals, or stakeholder dynamics are critical to outcomes.
Internal analysis is not enough to support a high-consequence decision.
Information is incomplete, risks are evolving, and judgment is required.
Situations
Investment and Transaction Decisions
We support investors evaluating opportunities in environments where risk is not fully captured through standard diligence.
This includes:
• assessing political, regulatory, and delivery risks
• understanding how government priorities and institutions influence outcomes
• identifying risks linked to licensing, approvals, and stakeholder dynamics
• evaluating how real-world constraints may affect value and timelines
Our role is to provide an independent view of how an investment is likely to perform in practice—not just in a model.
Underperformance and Complex Situations
We work with investors and operators facing assets or projects that are underperforming, delayed, or stalled.
This includes:
• diagnosing the true drivers of underperformance
• identifying constraints across regulatory, political, and operational dimensions
• assessing issues linked to government engagement and stakeholder dynamics
• supporting the development of practical recovery strategies
We focus on what is actually driving outcomes—and what can be done to change them.
Strategic Decisions Under Uncertainty
We support leadership teams facing decisions where information is incomplete and the stakes are high.
This includes:
• evaluating strategic options in complex or rapidly evolving environments
• testing assumptions against how systems function in practice
• assessing how external factors may shape outcomes over time
• providing independent challenge and perspective
Our role is to bring clarity and judgment where there is ambiguity.
How We Add Value
Across all engagements, our role is to:
Clarify what is really happening
Distinguishing signal from noise in complex environments
Identify the true drivers of outcomes
Focusing on the factors that determine performance and risk.
Support decisions and action
Providing advice that is realistic, grounded, and implementable.