SERVICES

Independent advice across the infrastructure project lifecycle.

CLS Advisory provides independent strategic advice across the planning, delivery and governance of major infrastructure and development projects. While every engagement is tailored to the client's specific requirements, our expertise is organised across six core service lines.

STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY

Clarity Before
Costly Commitments.

Providing independent advice to governments, investors and project sponsors on infrastructure planning, investment decisions and long-term project strategy.

Strategic options

Independent analysis of pathways, trade-offs and preferred courses of action.

Market and policy framing

Context, evidence and stakeholder considerations that inform infrastructure planning and investment decisions.

Decision materials

Clear recommendations that support informed investment decisions and major project commitments.

COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL ADVISORY

Commercial Confidence From Concept to Close.

Providing commercial insight across procurement, contract strategy, project financing, commercial risk and investment decision-making.

Business cases

Commercial reviews of business cases, investment decisions and project risks.

Procurement strategy

Strategic guidance on procurement models, tender strategies, contractor engagement and commercial frameworks.

Transaction support

Assessment of contractual arrangements, commercial performance and project risks, with practical recommendations for improvement.

INDEPENDENT REVIEW & ASSURANCE

Independent Assurance When the Stakes Are High

Undertaking independent project reviews, due diligence, gateway reviews and executive assurance to help clients identify risks and strengthen project outcomes.

Governance review

Objective reviews of project governance, delivery, commercial performance and risk.

Delivery assurance

Independent assurance of project delivery, key risks and performance to strengthen project outcomes.

Executive reporting

Concise reports for boards, executive teams and senior stakeholders, presenting complex issues in a clear, balanced and actionable format.

PROJECT LEADERSHIP & DELIVERY

Experienced Leadership
When Delivery Matters.

Supporting the successful delivery of major projects through experienced executive leadership, project governance and operational oversight.

Executive project leadership

Experienced senior leadership to guide major projects through complex delivery challenges.

Project governance

Clear governance, accountability and oversight to support effective project delivery.

Executive reporting

Senior-level oversight focused on performance, emerging risks and successful project outcomes.

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT STRATEGY

The Right Commercial Framework
From the Start.

Advising clients on procurement models, tender strategies, contractor engagement and commercial frameworks that support successful project delivery.

Procurement strategy

Selecting the right procurement model to align project objectives, risk and delivery requirements.

Tender strategy

Structuring tender processes that create clarity, competition and confidence in contractor selection.

Contract strategy

Developing commercial and contractual frameworks that allocate risk appropriately and support successful delivery.

EXECUTIVE & BOARD ADVISORY

Experienced Counsel
for Critical Decisions.

Providing experienced strategic advice to boards, executive leadership teams and project sponsors on complex infrastructure, commercial and organisational challenges.

Executive decision support

Clear, independent advice to help senior leaders evaluate options and make confident decisions on complex issues

Strategic challenge

Constructive challenge of assumptions, priorities and strategic options to strengthen executive decision-making.

Leadership alignment

Helping boards, executives and project sponsors establish clear priorities and alignment around critical decisions.

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