Comprehensive regional analysis helps uncover the hidden risks and costs of doing buisness in difficult areas. In Russia, Southeast Europe, the Trans-Caucasus and Central Asia where we currently operate, such risk factors as the following can be significant:

- Corruption, crime and cronyism are often rampant

- Regulatory and legal systems are arcane and require a thorough knowledge of local customs

- Uneven accounting, disclosure and financial standards create a lack of transparency

- Weak judicial systems provide uneven enforcement of contract law

- Currency fluctuations can drain cash flow

- Political turmoil and occasional civil unrest can disrupt operations

- Poor infrastructure can slow down production and distribution

Despite these risks, many companies have found it extremely profitable to open markets and establish operations throughout Russia, Southeast Europe, the Trans-Caucasus and Central Asia. They have found that the rewards more than offset the risks.

We bring two major assests to this task:

We have extensive operational experience and an established on-the-ground presence throughout the region. Our managers have a practical, hands-on understanding of how to get things done - efficiently, effectively, and legally.

Through our network of affiliated consultants, both US-based and in-country, we provide sophisticated, timely and tailored analysis of the macro and micro risk factors that can affect any project.

For more information on how TMC can uncover the hidden risks and help manage them call 703-961-8651 or email
Steve Ockenden.