At heart, we are strategic crisis project managers, pre-empting and resolving corporate crises. With decades of hands-on capability and know-how, we speak with the authority of direct, lived experience.
We resolve crises more effectively because we’ve faced them first-hand as business leaders – not just advisers. We understand the context, recognise patterns, ask relevant questions, and know which activities and risks are worth taking and which are a waste of your time and money.
We have personally successfully settled numerous high-stakes crises, giving us the unique ability to guide clients facing such challenges for the first time. Unlike traditional advisers, we are business leaders, offering not only advice but invaluable expertise, industry knowledge, and the networks to deliver transformative results.
Our mission is simple: to save you time, money, and the uncertainty that can devastate your business.
•A lasting partnership. We invest deeply in your success. Unlike advisers who bill by the hour, we align our incentives with your outcomes, ensuring our focus remains on delivering timely, holistic results.
•Innovative solutions. Our solution-driven mindset and financial commitment position us as the unconflicted partner of choice for investors, corporations, and individuals in governance and regulatory affairs.
•Global and personal expertise. Co-founded by industry veterans, Elysium’s team combines personal crisis management experience with a proven track record of international success. Our network of experts spans industries and regions.
Our people & expertise are our most valuable assets. Whilst we are trusted by government agencies, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions because of our credibility and firsthand experience, our commitment to our clients’ success is always our priority. This is underpinned by our:
•World-class credentials. Our team includes alumni from Oxford University, INSEAD, London Business School, Goldman Sachs, Lazard Frères, Merrill Lynch, and Ernst & Young.
•Broad industry experience. From oil and gas to technology and financial services, our founders have created over $500 million in equity value across diverse sectors.
•Practical expertise. Decades of operational experience allow us to identify risks and solutions others overlook. We speak as peers with our clients — offering creative solutions informed by our personal involvement in leadership positions.
Our areas of expertise cover:
•Corruption investigations involving US, UK, EU, and Australian authorities
•Sanctions enforcement and compliance
•Whistleblower regimes across agencies and jurisdictions
•Claim monetisation & dilution
•Special situations and dispute resolution
•Trust and estate litigation
•Reputation management
Integrity. Partnership. Excellence.
These values define everything we do. Unlike traditional consultants or advisers, we are judged — and rewarded — based on successful outcomes. Whether it’s governance advice pre-crisis or dispute resolution after a crisis, Elysium delivers comprehensive solutions that protect your business, assets and reputation at every level.
Prevention – Expert Diagnostics
•Governance advice to enhance compliance and avoid crises.
- We implement alternative ways of doing business effectively within the law, avoiding a crisis altogether.
- Early identification of risks through proactive methodologies and our intellectual property.
- Development of tailored roadmaps to mitigate vulnerabilities.
De-escalation – Pro-Active and Discreet
•Dialogue with regulators and law enforcement across multiple jurisdictions
- Where appropriate and only after careful consideration with our clients, we interact with multi-jurisdictional bodies to allow our clients to navigate their interests to a positive resolution.
- We always work under legal privilege and coordinate with legal teams to shape effective strategies within regulatory guidelines.
Resolution – Multi-Disciplinary and Collaborative
•Reactive crisis project management
- Through personal and challenging experiences, we understand what truly matters when a crisis strikes and how to manage every facet of that crisis – not just the legal ramifications. The wheels of justice do turn, but they tend to turn slowly.
- Conversely, corporate financial health, personal reputation and business resilience can be affected overnight. Our clients benefit immensely from the fact that we have already experienced every aspect of what they are encountering for the first time. We bring strategic project management skills across legal, financial, and reputational dimensions.
- We work closely with existing advisers and legal counsel to complement their expertise. This collaborative approach preserves the contributions of everyone involved to deliver success to our clients.
Why Choose Elysium?
•Proven success. Our track record speaks for itself — we’ve successfully resolved some of the most complex corporate crises worldwide.
•Unique expertise. As former industry practitioners, we understand your challenges better than anyone else.
•Credibility. Trusted by regulatory authorities globally as an unconflicted partner.
•Tailored solutions. We are a specialised boutique laser-focused on your success.
Investors
Sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, and hedge funds investing in pre-IPO or public companies concerned with the commercial risks their investees and employees may be taking to generate revenue, possibly exposing them to enhanced scrutiny from law enforcement.
Businesses
Corporations with over $250 million in annual revenue operating in higher-risk markets or industries that are, or may soon be, in the crosshairs of law enforcement.
Individuals
Owners or founders of conglomerates exposed to market, industry, and designation risks or subject to enforcement action. Often distracted by multiple draws on their attention, these sophisticated operators are accustomed to working with professional advisers but seek greater strategic impact and proven value.
Pro-bono
We welcome opportunities to assist those unable to afford hefty upfront retainers and costly ongoing fees. It is our privilege to help those truly in need, and this is some of our most rewarding work.
We have secured outstanding results for our clients facing potentially ruinous international criminal investigations and/or civil litigation. A few such examples are detailed here:
Sovereign wealth fund – pre-IPO risk mitigation
•Risk – hidden exposures threaten shareholder value before public listing.
•Elysium solution – conducted a legally privileged internal investigation to assess risks early. Developed strategies to sustain growth while eliminating reputational threats.
•Why Elysium? Our industry and enforcement knowledge pinpointed critical risks and potential solutions quickly and confidently.
Individual linked to designated or sanctioned entities
•Risk – potential asset freeze due to association with designated entities.
•Elysium solution – proactively engaged with authorities under an approved license to clarify the client’s role and prevent adverse actions.
•Why Elysium? The relevant authority already considered Elysium a credible, unconflicted counterparty to represent the client’s proper role accurately.
Publicly listed corporate – third-party investigation
•Risk – cooperation by third parties risks public scrutiny and share price collapse.
•Elysium solution – assessed exposure using industry expertise to provide accurate risk evaluations. Delivered actionable recommendations tailored to jurisdictional dynamics.
•Why Elysium? Our prior cooperation experience means we better understand the personal dynamics, processes, and timelines involved in multiple jurisdictions and how they differ. More than any legalistic or box-ticking approach, we can measure and convey the exposure to the corporation far more accurately than a non-industry-based practitioner.