Areas of Practice
corporate & strategic planning
One of the hardest things to do - whether you are starting up or looking at the future of an existing organisation - is get perspective on something you are passionate about and know really well. We are very adept at 'seeing the wood for the trees' and assisting you avoid the pitfalls that can take a significant toll on your forward journey.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Ideas, tangible or not, are the most important things to protect in today’s competitive market. However, there are pragmatic considerations that can significantly impact on whether - and if so, what type of intellectual property protection you decide to pursue. The proposed volume, target market(s) and uniqueness of your 'product' all need to be considered to avoid making poor commercial decisions, including spending a lot of money you really don't need to.
growth strategy
If you're looking to expand, there are a number of options available to you. You might seek capital to fund growth, consider a merger or acquisition - or decide that 'big isn't necessarily beautiful'! There's no such thing as 'one size fits all' - and we're truly experienced at making sure your forward strategy actually makes the best sense for YOU..
facilitation
Whether it's your Board, executive team or a major commercial partner, from time to time there are significant issues to discuss. On these occasions, having and independent external facilitator - with substantial commercial experience - can make all the difference to getting the outcomes you are looking for. We're outcomes driven - and recognise the importance of your relationships.
health checks
Sometimes it just seems like you work harder every year for the same - or even a diminishing - return. Getting someone experienced in optimising every aspect of an operation in to cast a fresh set of eyes over your organisation can identify a forward path you hadn't thought of. We're skilled in doing a health check and showing you a better forward path.
RISK management
Everyone in business understands that there is some risk associated with their activities. Too many professionals would have you structure - and operate - so that there is 'no risk'. This can lead to ridiculously expensive operational strategies, the destruction of goodwill in negotiations - and very sub-standard outcomes. We have decades of experience balancing risk with pragmatics - and making sure that our clients can continue to do business safely, but profitably.
trusted counsel
Once in a while there are significant legal or regulatory issues that can affect your organisation. Whilst you can always get advice from a lawyer, it is often not commercially pragmatic. And if there's a fight you need to have with a regulator, most lawyers won't question the regulator - even if there's room for you to argue. You can count on us to give you pragmatic advice and back it up with action.
DIGITAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
The internet, software, and technology are so pervasive that we can’t remember having ever lived without them. They make our lives simpler, but behind the curtain are fluctuating challenges in protection and monetization - challenges that we do our best to stay on top of. We’ve helped engineers, inventors, and entrepreneurs develop, license, sell, and maintain ownership over their creations. We’ve also negotiated purchasing and partnership agreements for investment companies looking for successful outcomes.
management & board support
You may be a Board member, senior executive, founder or manager and find yourself in a position where you need someone to confide in and to turn to for a second perspective before you make important decisions. We've been around for a long while and can promise you confidentiality, support and counsel that stems from decades of experience and hundreds of businesses.