Our approach

Although we are experts in our field, we do not believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach.  Solutions that work in one jurisdiction may be totally inappropriate or unsuccessful in a different legal, social or business environment.  We do not therefore come into projects with a blueprint, so much as with extensive experience elsewhere which we seek to introduce alongside our hosts, to assist them to achieve their own solutions.

There are three key features to our approach:

Partnership
Our model of technical assistance is far removed from the traditional heavy dependency approach where consultants are regarded as having all the knowledge and skills that will transfer to the beneficiaries.  Our approach by contrast is facilitative, not directive, fully acknowledging and building on the skills and experience of those we are working with. 

Local ownership
Donor funded interventions are more successful in creating lasting change where there is a strong local ownership of the project.  Whatever the assignment, we recognise the importance of establishing very close working relationships between our consultancy team and local institutions, courts and government bodies. 

Sustainability
A well crafted Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) project’s goal goes beyond simply ‘introducing mediation’ into a legal system, and focuses more on building capacities of local stakeholders to establish mechanisms that can be sustained over a long period of time.  A particular priority is to ensure financial sustainability once donors have exited the project.

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