Some of the organisations we have worked with include:

• Industries
• Oil, gas, chemicals and utilities
• Public sector
• Food, retail and
  consumer goods
• Professional and
  financial services
• Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
• Travel, tourism and leisure
• Telecoms, media and technology

For professional services firms, reputation is everything. But, there can be few sectors in which it is harder to protect.

Airlines can replace parts. Food companies can make mixtures consistent. Oil firms can protect against spills. While not failsafe, they can do a lot to ensure their assets won’t let them down.

For professional service firms, it’s more difficult.

Both companies and professional bodies set exacting standards. But, ensuring they are always adhered to is virtually impossible.

People – professional services firms’ only assets – make mistakes and are vulnerable to temptations. Even the most respected firms will, at some point, find staff falling short of standards expected.

Compounding the problem when things go wrong are cynical stakeholders.

Changing societal values or poor understanding of how accountants, financiers, lawyers or consultants work, the media and public call constantly for tighter laws, more transparency and greater accountability. Governments are often very quick to oblige.

Many professional services firms don’t need employee misconduct to be damaged reputationally, simply being in business is enough for some.

Having supported clients through issues and crises relating to prosecutions, partner malpractice, fraud, restructuring and the threat of increased legislation, Regester Larkin is well placed to provide expert advice to professional service business whatever the risk they are facing.

To find out more please contact Tim Johnson on +44 (0)20 7029 3980 or via email at tim.johnson@regesterlarkin.com.