Agreement strategy and preparation

We help clients define objectives, assess risks, and prepare for negotiations with financial modeling, scenario planning, and policy analysis. Our support includes research on counterparties and internal alignment to ensure leadership is fully equipped. Through briefing papers, background research, and community surveys, we provide the insights needed to negotiate with clarity and confidence.

Implementation, monitoring and compliance

We help organizations establish governance frameworks, monitor financial and labor commitments, and track performance through KPIs and economic impact assessments. Our ongoing reporting and analysis support informed decision-making, while dispute resolution and renegotiation services ensure agreements remain effective and aligned with evolving priorities.

Negotiation and structuring

We provide direct support with financial analysis, deal structuring, and policy guidance to ensure agreements are sustainable and enforceable. We assess counterparty proposals, review financial materials, and facilitate discussions to secure agreements that align with our clients’ long-term objectives.

Subject areas: Agreement development

• Impact Benefit Agreements: We specialize in providing expert advice on Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) structuring and negotiations for First Nation clients across Canada. We support communities in securing fair, sustainable agreements that align with their economic, social, and cultural objectives, ensuring long-term benefits and positive partnerships with industry. We model both financial and non-financial economic benefits in order to inform clients of the tradeoffs involved, and potential for value creation at the negotiating table.