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Crisis Management & Special Situations

Rapid-response counsel when reputations, deals, or relationships are under acute pressure.

Overview

How It Works

Crises do not wait for a convenient moment. When a political shock, reputational threat or sudden dispute puts an organization at risk, speed, composure and discretion decide the outcome.

We assemble a small, senior team quickly to assess the situation, advise leadership and manage the critical relationships and communications.

Best Suited For

  • Organizations facing a sudden political or reputational threat
  • Leaders in disputes with governments or major counterparties
  • Situations requiring immediate, confidential senior counsel

What Is Included

  • Rapid situation assessment and options for leadership
  • Senior-led crisis communications and stakeholder outreach
  • Government and counterparty engagement
  • Coordination with the client’s legal and security advisors
  • Post-crisis review and resilience recommendations
The Process

From Brief to Delivery

  1. Step 1

    Respond

    We engage within hours and stabilize the situation.

  2. Step 2

    Assess

    We establish the facts and the options.

  3. Step 3

    Act

    We manage communications and key relationships.

  4. Step 4

    Recover

    We review, rebuild and strengthen the organization against recurrence.

Commitment & Terms

Mobilized on short notice for as long as the situation requires. Terms agreed at the outset.

Not sure which model fits?

Describe the situation and we will recommend the right structure. The first conversation is always confidential.