According to our research, ‘sector knowledge and expertise’ is now the second most important attribute to clients when choosing a firm to work with, having skyrocketed from 12th place just a couple of years ago.

In this episode of The Future of the Firm, Ed Scott and Fiona Czerniawska are joined by Allan Platt, CEO of boutique consulting firm Clareo, to discuss the importance of sector-specific expertise in times of uncertainty.

Specialising in the natural resources, energy, and food industries, Clareo’s highly targeted approach is worlds away from the broad-brush strokes adopted by many larger firms, but it’s not a position Clareo landed on from day one.