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While international growth opportunities remain attractive, the old expansion model isn't efficient anymore. Several challenges exist, including regulatory divergence, supply chain disruption, and uneven digital capabilities. For mid-market businesses, success...
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Sustainability reporting has greatly evolved over the years. From a voluntary exercise, in many jurisdictions it has now evolved into a mandatory requirement with frameworks to collect and share ESG...
Research
The world's Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) leaders head into the second half of the 2020s with something that shouldn't be taken for granted: genuine confidence. Despite mounting pressure across...
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Leading businesses have seen that integrating sustainability into strategic decision-making and planning has made them an attractive investment, all while building resilience. We discuss how businesses can integrate ESG into their...
Case Study
Discover how working jointly within the HLB network, LKC Grünwald (HLB Germany) and Chaintrier Avocats by COGEP (HLB France) advised CERTANIA on the acquisition of Groupe Icare. We delivered a...
Research
Find out detailed insights on the subject of reinventing transformation in volatile times, in the HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2026. We review key topics such as the risk radar,...
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We're entering a new era—one where operational strength, not price markups, determines success. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this means adapting fast, and at the heart of that adaptation...
Research
Each year, our HLB Survey of Business Leaders gives us an in-depth view into the mindset of global executives, how they perceive risks and where they see organisational opportunities. What...
Podcast
As organisations in the Arts & Entertainment industry look ahead to 2026, leaders across markets are facing a similar set of challenges. This podcast recording brings together perspectives from across...
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Africa today is home to the most dynamic emerging markets. Commercial momentum is accelerating in many African countries, and opportunities for international businesses are expanding. In a recent panel, we...
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ESG criteria have become vital for businesses seeking to secure funding, shape policies, and ensure that projects achieve positive impacts. This holds particularly true for Not-for-Profit organisations (NFPs) and International...
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Many businesses include exit plans so shareholders can capitalise on the fruits of the company’s labours. While there are significant benefits to this, the overall sales process is not as...
