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Compliance is becoming increasingly complex, time-consuming & costly
Entrusting your compliance function to us means your corporate responsibilities are taken care of, so you can operate legally and with confidence.
Our cross-border specialism means we can help businesses with their global expansion across multiple regulatory regimes.
When it comes to compliance, even the smallest oversight can have a major impact on your profits and tarnish the good reputation you’ve worked so hard to build. We can manage the whole process, protecting you against business risks that could otherwise spell disaster.
Now one of the biggest concerns for directors and investors is their corporate responsibility. Compliance regulations have become increasingly stringent in the wake of the financial crisis and businesses face what may seem like a never-ending list of reporting and regulatory tasks.
Failure to adhere to anti-money laundering controls, capital adequacy rules and corporate governance can lead not only to a damaged reputation and reduced shareholder value, but can result in criminal action against company directors and large fines.
If you are expanding into new markets and foreign countries, you will need to learn how their regulatory systems work. Our team has years of experience in European, UK and international compliance. We advise on the risks you need to consider, and we take responsibility for making sure you meet requirements so that you can concentrate on running your business with peace of mind.
Capital is the lifeblood of business & we know how to secure it
Whether you’re a business, entrepreneur, private investor or private equity firm, we can help you buy and sell assets, raise finance and expand into emerging markets.
We hold our clients’ hand to lead them through new financial, regulatory and cultural environments, helping them achieve their global expansion plans and aspirations. Our team comprises some of the most respected experts in their fields of business, finance, law and geo-politics to keep you one step ahead of your competitors. Access to an international network of high-level contacts will help your company thrive on a global scale. Trust and sensitivity is central to all we do and this is reflected in the long-standing business relationships we build with our clients across Europe, the US and Asia.
As world trade becomes increasingly borderless and international, more businesses are seeking to enter and prosper in new markets – but to do so successfully requires intricate knowledge of the local environment.
Our high-calibre professionals have extensive experience of enabling institutions, businesses and high profile brands to expand internationally. With WGP Global as partner, our clients know they can confidently navigate the many challenges of raising capital on the international markets. We allow you to focus your energy on daily business operations and strategy.
We are ideally positioned to advise on M&As, divestments, business re-structuring, joint ventures, Initial Public Offerings, tax and corporate troubleshooting.
Our advisory services are based on trust, agile thinking and a commitment to putting the interests of your business first.
Get help managing special projects alongside your daily responsibilities
Using our combined specialist skills and international experience, your projects are conceived, curated and delivered with attention to detail and your best interest in mind.
The key to all our advisors’ success is their strong networks and connections, which places you in the best position to achieve a successful outcome for your project and your business – whatever expected or unexpected challenges may need to be overcome along the way. We draw on our strong business acumen and insight into diverse industries. We partner with financial institutions, best of breed professional advisers, investment banks, private equity firms, key stakeholders and influencers, in order to avert risk and deliver your project with confidence.
Successful project management requires the input of communications, IT, law, finance and compliance personnel. If you don’t have this resource in-house, we provide a simple solution where we effectively become part of your team to work alongside you.
We are mindful of your operational needs and understand the need to ensure special projects are delivered on time and within budget. It is our responsibility to recognise and pre-empt potential obstacles, which, if not managed correctly, could derail a project and hamper your business growth.
With the experience to confidently tackle technical and organisational glitches before they cause damage, we can manage your project from start to finish, ensuring the end result is a success with lasting results for your business.
Clinch sponsorship deals and maximise intellectual property
We’ll help keep the drama on the pitch and out of the boardroom. We have crafted complex film financing arrangements, represented iconic theatre assets and our access to elite sports brands is unrivalled.
Our in-depth knowledge of the global sports and entertainment industries is underpinned by some of the most illustrious industry veterans with successful track records in both inward and outward investment. We empower our clients to realise their current objectives and help shape attainable long-term goals, allowing them to grow and sustain their interests in a highly competitive market.
The multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment industry shows continuous growth, aided by a recovery in TV advertising and the rise of Pay-Per-View. In 2014, sports sponsorship alone was worth an estimated $55bn. We help companies claim their share of that booming market, enabling them to profit from the wealth of media and advertising opportunities. We are advisors to some of the world’s leading football, rugby and sports clubs, top athletes and motor racing franchises.
If you are looking to maximise revenue, our Sports Advisory team will help you secure sponsorship deals to generate brand recognition. Our entertainment team understands how to develop and protect intellectual property across US, European and Asian markets.
For those looking to expand their interests through mergers and acquisitions or disposals, our team can assist to make the transaction run simply and smoothly.
Advising clients for Asian success
Every week South East Asia is making headlines in the business media. There is regularly debate as to what is going to happen to China and whether the figures released are even reliable.
Whatever the growth rate or metrics, the economy is of such a huge scale that it will continue to have an expansive impact. And the drive for innovation is a priority for the year ahead.
It is a diverse and dynamic economic region. With that comes opportunity. And complexity. Our team at WGP Global has unrivalled expertise in advising clients both inbound and outbound and steering them to success.
With more than a decade of working first hand in the area and a team of native speakers, we have an enviable contacts network, invaluable cultural insights and a sound understanding of how to establish and develop business structures that flourish.
Whether you’re a small European enterprise that wants to set up in Asia, or an Asian investor looking for advice on cross-border transactions WGP Global can help. We advise on all aspects of project finance, IPOs, global expansion, trade partnerships and corporate acceleration.
Our sector and project management experience includes technology and gaming, sports and media, Government relations, health, life sciences and infrastructure.
Working across borders to improve healthcare
The quality of health services has a profound impact on all aspects of human life, wherever you are in the world.
With a rise of new infections, an unprecedented ageing population and positive breakthroughs in the fight against cancer, the need for effective health systems has never been greater.
WGP has a burgeoning global health division that was established to advise on two main areas; the progression of medical development and the provision of healthcare facilities.
In medical research, our clients include brilliant biotech startups that are developing ground-breaking diagnostics and medicines. We help them navigate through the complexities of intellectual property, securing investment, setting up legal structures and making sure the crucial early stages of corporate development go smoothly.
We also work with international Governments to project manage the development of large-scale facilities such as hospitals, clinics and elderly care provision, starting with the feasibility study through to the final build.
WGP has enviable links with professional health bodies such as NHS Trusts and UK universities as well as strong investment partner contacts.
We are an exceptionally experienced and personable team.
And we work with the best brains and creative thinkers in the sector. Our international network includes planners, architects, designers, construction and logistics companies and technology and training experts.