Services

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Ashley Freeman & Co approaches problem-solving from a unique multi-disciplinary perspective.  In our opinion, intellectual endeavour should never be confined to separate isolated categories of expertise as this inevitably leads to 'blinkered' one-dimensional thinking.  Instead, we take great care to adopt a vigorous multi-faceted approach which utilises a variety of professional skills to find 'holistic' solutions that take account of all possibilities and implications.  Above all, our focus is always on solving some identified problem or area of concern for our clients. Notwithstanding this approach, below are some of the specific areas of expertise we are frequently called upon to undertake:

Legal advice and assistance, including

- contract review, drafting and negotiation

- understanding rights and responsibilities

- explaining strategic options available within the law

- preparation of roadmaps and action plans to achieve outcomes

Banking and financial services advice, including

- Islamic banking & finance markets, products and techniques

- financial regulation, including negotiations with regulatory bodies

- central banking, monetary policy and capital markets

- offshore centres and tax havens

Business strategy, including

- market entry, business plans and regulatory authorisations

- positioning and pursuit of competitive advantage

- organisational change and human resourcing

- supply chain management and contingency planning

Corporate and institutional distress, including

- workout and restructuring strategies

- administrations and receiverships

- negotiated and mediated settlements

- insolvency and liquidation 

Public relations, including

- communications

- crisis management

- government liaison

- lobbying and persuading

Private investigations, including

- searches 

- enquiries

- due diligence

- audits

Dispute resolution, including

- negotiation

- mediation

- arbitration

- enforcement

Empowering individuals, including  

- agency and intermediation 

- coaching and mentoring

- speech writing, press releases

- advocacy and representation