VAA

The one certainty in business is that things do not always go to plan.  In those times of difficulty, you need wise counsel rather than the formulaic approach of the business schools and big consulting firms:

• Someone who has seen good times and bad;
• Has lived through several economic cycles;
• Understands both the the realities of life and the intricacies of the textbook; and
• Knows how to use the dark arts and loopholes, alongside creative thinking.

These situations do not follow set circumstances, but frequently include:

• Restructuring - including potential insolvency and debt renegotiation.
• Shareholder activism - including external investors and dissident family members.
• Crisis management - including allegations of impropriety.
• Lender disputes - including defaults and missed payments
• Regulatory issues - including licencing and sanctions.
• Cashflow difficulties - including customer and supplier failure.