Commercial intelligence
We deliver bespoke human intelligence-led solutions to complex commercial challenges. We empower our clients to unlock opportunities, mitigate risks, and navigate the most demanding environments.
By discreetly leveraging unparalleled access to political and business spheres, we provide confidence when it matters most.
New markets
New markets
We help growing organisations evaluate risk and opportunity in new markets. This ranges from analysing political, regulatory and competitive landscapes to advising on local partner selection.
- Pick the right markets with detailed analysis to support informed go/no-go decisions.
- Prepare for success with early insights into opportunities, barriers and hidden risks.
- Select the right local partner with informed perspectives on the strengths and weaknesses of key players.
Investments
Investments
We help deal teams evaluate and pressure-test the business case for new investments, especially in markets complicated by unpredictable regulation and unreliable data. Through our network, we assess the target’s political and commercial environment and provide perspectives on the management team’s ability to navigate that terrain.
- Identify new prospects and eliminate unsuitable targets early.
- Respond to concerns raised by investment committees.
- Improve your negotiating position.
Bids
Bids
We help bid teams win major tenders, particularly when the decision-making is opaque and the competitive landscape is uncertain. With the highest degree of discretion, we map out the motivations of the key stakeholders and provide independent perspectives on how competing bids are viewed.
- Pick the right bids with detailed analysis to support informed go/no-go decisions.
- Tailor sales messages to key decision-makers’ priorities.
- Highlight competitive advantages.
Negotiations
Negotiations
We help business leaders secure positive outcomes in commercially sensitive negotiations. This ranges from investigating the other side’s motivations and decision-making structures to informing possible settlement strategies.
- Identify and focus on the right decision-makers.
- Explore potential deal space.
- Investigate context and identify potential leverage.