where security meets social responsibility

where security meets social responsibility

Consultancy Operations Intelligence Pathfinder Services Training Equipment

Introduction Many of the world s most dynamic growth markets are found in its highest-risk environments. Effective Risk Management is of paramount importance for organisations seeking to maximise their opportunities in these markets. Founded in 2010 by three partners with a cumulative 170 years unrivalled experience in risk management and mitigation, LPD Strategic Risk Ltd. has developed an outstanding reputation for strategic consultancy to major corporations in the extractives sector, and to host governments, with particular focus on the interplay between Risk Management and Social Responsibility. LPD Risk Management is the operational arm of the LPD group, chaired by Brigadier Tony Ling CBE, providing holistic Risk Management services to a range of clients in Hostile and Unstable environments. Deriving strength from its size, LPD Risk Management provides an exceptionally flexible and cost-effective service, based upon fully bespoke and holistic solutions to all requirements. LPD consultants are selected to meet clients specific needs, drawing on LPD s core portfolio of high-level military, corporate, legal and academic experts. 1

Services LPD s clients benefit from a fully bespoke service, tailored to their specific risk exposure and requirements: Consultancy Strategic Consultancy: - Human Rights & Corporate Social Responsibility - Human Rights Impact Assessment - Host Government Liaison - Camp and Pipeline Protection - Expert Witness Services Assessment and Surveying: - Threat, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment - Security Surveying and Assessment Security Programme Design: - Standard Operating Procedures - Emergency Operating Procedures - Evacuation Planning - Crisis Management and Business Continuity Investigations: - Physical and Technical Surveillance - Technical Surveillance Countermeasures - Penetration Testing - Due Diligence Operations Hostile Environment Risk Management: - Security Programme Management - Secure Accommodation and Life Support - Protective Security Details - Static Guarding - Communications and Tracking Crisis Response Services: - Graduated Response and Alert Measures - Country Evacuation - MedEvac Support Logistics: - Procurement Support - Fleet Management - Air Charter Facilitation Close Protection: - Close Protection - Counter-Surveillance and Surveillance - Residential and Mobile Protection Intelligence Bespoke Intelligence Reporting: - Research and Analysis - Geographical Intelligence - Sector-specific Business Intelligence - Ground Validation Assessments Pathfinder Services Country Entry Facilitation: - Pre-entry reconnaissance & liaison services - Premises and Services Set-up - Contract and Site Mobilization Training Management Training: - Camp and Pipeline Protection - Force Protection - Crisis Management Operational Training: - Force Protection - Security Driving and AV Driving Human Rights Compliance Training: - Practical and theoretical training - Training for national security forces Equipment Vehicles: - Armoured and Specialist Vehicles - Vehicle Communications and Tracking Aircraft: - UAVs: supply, operation, and maintenance Equipment: - Personal Protective Equipment - Communications and Tracking Equipment - CCTV and Technical Security Systems 2

Consultancy LPD Risk Management has an exceptional track record of delivering Consultancy projects at the highest level to clients ranging from high net-worth individuals to national governments. We work with you to deliver precisely focused and immediately actionable conclusions. Strategic Consultancy Organisations operating in the most challenging environments need a clear understanding of strategic issues that may impact on their financial, operational, or reputational wellbeing. LPD have unparalleled experience delivering end-to-end interdisciplinary services at a strategic level, particularly in the developing world and in high-risk environments. Assessment and Surveying Underpinning any effective security programme is a clear analysis of all relevant information, including threats, vulnerabilities, controls, and consequent required actions to mitigate risk. LPD s consultants provide clients with a knowledge-base that is second to none, and have direct experience of all key high-risk theatres in the developing world. Security Programme Design Every individual or organisation is exposed on a continuous basis to a scale of risks across a range of vulnerable areas, and in circumstances of high threat this risk increases exponentially. LPD provides expert security programme design and implementation to mitigate risk levels to an irreducible minimum - whatever the environment. Investigations Knowledge is the key to understanding: for clients confronted by targeted threats, or unmanaged risks that have become a reality, accurate information is key to risk reduction or recovery. LPD draws consultants from a wide base of Governmental and Law Enforcement backgrounds to provide comprehensive investigative services to judicially viable standards. 3

Operations LPD Risk Management provides expert personnel and scalable resources to support clients requirements, from strategic to operational level, in any theatre. We provide the support to manage your risk, enabling effective and secure operations. Hostile Environment Risk Management For organisations operating in unstable environments, comprehensive risk management support is an essential enabler for business from secure accommodation, to mobile protection, to guarding. LPD personnel have extensive experience of operating in the world s most demanding locations, and provide clients with operational risk management support at the highest level. Crisis Response Services When the situation deteriorates, a robust contingency plan is essential. In unstable environments, having the right provider and the necessary capability to respond is critical. LPD personnel have developed crisis response services for many of the world s largest organisations, and have implemented those plans successfully in numerous crisis zones. Logistics The logistical requirements for successful operation in unstable environments are significant, and a partner capable of delivering scalable support across all areas is a vital component of any plan. LPD s extensive experience of facilitating and enabling logistics operations in challenging or hostile environments provides the assurance that operations can be set up and maintained successfully. Close Protection Threats can affect individuals, and risks are not confined to hostile environments: clients confronted by specific threats, or facing particularly high personal risk, benefit from qualified Close Protection. LPD s qualified Close Protection Officers have extensive experience providing protective services to the highest standard, for clients ranging from executives to celebrities, politicians, and royalty. 4

Intelligence LPD Risk Management provides clients with the source networks, the expert analysis, and intelligence-gathering capabilities to underpin key decisions. We deliver the incisive analysis that enables you to plan and operate effectively. Research and Analysis In planning and implementation phases, any business activity in unstable environments should be underpinned by solid intelligence awareness and monitoring. LPD have the networks and expertise to deliver clear and actionable intelligence to clients, facilitating planning and enabling proactive response and mitigation strategies. Geographical Intelligence Any country or region presents a unique challenge to outside business, and a clear understanding of the local dynamics is crucial to effective operations. LPD s broad experience in the developing world, and its access to both open- and closed-source intelligence provides clients with an invaluable resource in understanding their environment. Sector-specific Business Intelligence Every industry faces unique challenges: whether extractives, NGO, financial services or technology, timely and relevant intelligence collection and analysis is key to maintaining a competitive edge. LPD has broad experience of supporting clients across a range of industries with specific and focused intelligence, either on single-issue threats or more generic operational concerns. Ground Validation Assessments Where special risks are involved whether financial or operational the most specific and accurate intelligence possible is required to mitigate those risks. LPD provides a uniquely tailored service to clients in need of highly specific and fully validated intelligence, deploying consultants to ascertain the ground truth relevant to your needs. 5

Pathfinder Services LPD Risk Management provides comprehensive turn-key support to businesses moving into new theatres, or expanding within theatre. We empower you to establish and expand your business in new environments. Pre-entry Reconnaissance and Liaison Services The barriers to entry into some of the world s most dynamic business environments can be high: a partner capable of blazing the trail and identifying all necessary steps of the process is essential. LPD has an exceptional track record of supporting country-entry initiatives by clients ranging from small NGOs to multinational extractives business. Premises and Services Set-up In addition to the legal, regulatory, and other administrative requirements, entry to a new market requires the establishment of premises and supporting services for business operations. LPD personnel have delivered business inception and expansion services for new-entry businesses in numerous theatres in the developing world, including hostile and unstable environments. Contract and Site Mobilisation Mobilisation of single-site or multi-site contracts places a high strain on in-house resources: an expert implementing partner can enhance cost-effectiveness and reduce timescales. LPD personnel have overseen mobilisation and inception of client and partner operations in numerous theatres, providing external support or embedded personnel as required. 6

Training LPD Risk Management delivers bespoke and effective training to management and operational personnel, enhancing the quality of clients Risk Management functions. We share the knowledge that enables you to maximise your effectiveness. Management Training Effective and capable management is vital to the effective management of risk, particularly in areas such as force protection, camp or pipeline protection, or crisis management. LPD personnel bring to bear decades of experience in training and assisting the security management teams of many world-leading organisations, enhancing clients internal capabilities. Operational Training The foundation of effective Risk Management is thorough and careful planning but without the personnel to implement those plans. LPD personnel have developed crisis response services for many of the world s largest organisations, and have implemented those plans successfully in numerous crisis zones. 7

Equipment LPD Risk Management provides end-to-end solutions for the supply, operation, maintenance and associated training for all equipment and technical needs. We support you in identifying and meeting your specialist equipment requirements. Vehicles In unstable environments, dependable transport arrangements including vehicle supply and maintenance, and the provision of qualified and knowledgeable drivers, is essential. LPD provide cost-effective and scalable solutions for both soft-skin and armoured vehicles, including communications and tracking resources, as well as drivers and escort personnel. Aircraft For O&G businesses both upstream and downstream, monitoring of pipelines in large and often austere environments is a constant challenge. LPD can supply commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for pipeline and facility monitoring and surveillance, including deployment and maintenance services, and training for local operators. Equipment In many theatres, specialist equipment is necessary to ensure the safety of personnel and operations ranging from CCTV and ACS to body armour or specialist communications systems. LPD provides technical guidance to clients with specialist equipment needs, and supplies protective and communications resources to meet those requirements. 8

LPD personnel have operated in: - Afghanistan - Albania - Algeria - Angola - Australia - Azerbaijan - Bangladesh - Bahrain - Barbados - Belgium - Belize - Bosnia - Botswana - Brazil - Brunei - Bulgaria - Canada - China - Colombia - Cyprus - DRC - Ecuador - Egypt - Gambia - Georgia - Germany - Greece - Hong Kong - India - Indonesia - Iraq - Iran - Italy - Japan - Kazakhstan - Kenya - Kurdistan Regional Government - Kuwait - Kyrgyzstan - Macedonia - Lebanon - Lesotho - Libya - Malawi - Malaysia - Morocco - Namibia - New Zealand - Oman - Pakistan - Panama - Papua New Guinea - Philippines - Poland - Qatar - Russia - Saudi Arabia - Senegal - South Africa - South Sudan - Pakistan - Panama - Papua New Guinea - Poland - Qatar - Russia - Saudi Arabia - Senegal - South Africa - Singapore - Sri Lanka - Swaziland - Switzerland - Trinidad & Tobago - Tunisia - Turkey - Uganda - United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom - United States - Uzbekistan - Venezuela - Vietnam - Yemen - Zambia - Zimbabwe LPD Risk Management Ltd. 146 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2BU United Kingdom http://www.lpdrisk.com +44 203 287 0100