

Quality control in an artisan jewellery studio, South Africa
From the art of making a compelling sales pitch to a sign of quality in some of the world’s most desirable objects, the value of clarity should not be underestimated.
Research into a potential business partner in the UAE
The challenge: A multinational company looking to invest in the UAE was in talks with a local businessman who was offering to be their local partner in the country. Our client had been told it was impossible to ascertain details...
Market entry for global manufacturer in Iran
The challenge: A major European automotive manufacturer was considering setting up a manufacturing facility in Iran and needed in-depth knowledge on the local market....
Tracking an escape route – Iraq / Turkey / UAE
The challenge: In January 2020 ex-CEO of Nissan-Renault Carlos Ghosn fled from Japan while on bail for charges of fraud and financial misconduct. Dominating the headlines of many global media titles at the time, journalists were...
Strategic market risk assessment for global pharmaceutical firm – Syria
The challenge: A global manufacturer of medicines and medical devices was keen to explore a number of frontier markets in the Middle East & Africa, starting with Syria. The first step was to compile a detailed and comprehensive...