Europe

We work with international businesses. So we have done consultancy projects throughout western Europe, North America – and sometimes further afield. Often, but not always, they are commissioned by the UK head office of a multinational group.

In Europe our largest restructuring assignments are in France, Germany and the UK. However, we have worked frequently in Scandinavia, and in Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. More recently, we have been supporting clients in central and eastern Europe – the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland in particular – not only to reorganise businesses but also to improve their ability to operate within more competitive supply chains. We advise managers on how to work within local constraints and on how to secure effective partnerships with trades unions. They trust our understanding of working practices in foreign markets and our knowledge of employment law in different countries.

We also support foreign-owned companies, particularly American businesses that are investing in Europe. Our knowledge of business practices – in the USA, in mainland Europe and in the UK – provides a robust platform for advising companies on international operations. And we provide regular advice on employment practices and changing legislation to managers with responsibility for employing people in different countries