Why AGW
The gap between “business as usual” and a legal problem
After more than twenty years working across shipping, freight, oil trading, LNG and marine insurance, one thing became increasingly clear.
Most organisations know when they need a law firm.
The challenge comes earlier.
The warning signs are rarely labelled as legal problems.
They emerge in the course of ordinary business.
- An opportunity appears.Commercial decisions need to be made.
- An operational issue develops.Something isn't working as expected.
- A counterparty raises a concern.A previously manageable relationship changes.
- A contract contains provisions that feel uncomfortable.There may be a reason to look more closely.
- A decision needs to be made.But the implications are unclear.
Something does not feel quite right, but it is not yet clear whether action is required, what the consequences might be or who should be involved.
Large organisations often have dedicated legal, commercial, technical, operational and risk teams to help navigate those situations.
Many businesses do not.
Important decisions are therefore often made without access to experienced challenge at the point where risks can still be managed, opportunities can still be assessed, and outcomes can still be influenced.
The AGW Approach
AGW was established to fill that gap.
Providing experienced legal, commercial and operational judgement before issues become disputes, before risks become losses and before opportunities become commitments.
Earlier
Identify the issue before it escalates.
Better Informed
Understand the implications before committing.
Structure determines outcome.
Experience
Recognise the patterns
Judgement
Understand the implications
Outcome
Make better decisions
The way opportunities are assessed, contracts are negotiated, risks are allocated and decisions are made often determines the outcome long before the outcome itself becomes visible.
The value of experience is not hindsight. It is recognising patterns early enough to act on them.
AGW helps clients apply that experience to their own situations, so they can evaluate options, understand consequences and make informed decisions while they still have the ability to influence the outcome.
Start with a conversation
Arrange a confidential introductory call to discuss your business and how AGW can help.