Common Scenarios in Risk Advisory

27 Oct 2025

Given the volume of long-standing and emerging risks facing businesses and organisations today, there are many different reasons why clients reach out to our team of experts.

Here are just a few of the common scenarios and how we respond:

  • Cyber or IT security breachA cyber breach can cause immediate and far-reaching damage. Our team helps you respond swiftly to mitigate the impact, recover efficiently, and establish stronger security measures moving forward.
  • Response to new regulationsAs regulations evolve, businesses need to adapt quickly. Our team provides the expertise to help you understand the impact of new rules and ensure your business remains compliant without disruption.
  • External audit findingsIf your external audit has raised concerns, we help you address issues with proactive, tailored solutions that restore confidence and safeguard your reputation.
  • Rapid business growthWhen businesses grow at speed, managing risk becomes more complex. We support rapidly expanding companies by assessing and strengthening their risk management frameworks and provide advisory services for improved operations and streamlined processes.
  • M&A or IPO readinessWe help you prepare for mergers, acquisitions, or IPOs, ensuring you’re fully ready to navigate complex transactions with minimal risk.
  • Grant complianceNavigating the complexities of grant compliance can be challenging. We ensure your business meets all regulatory requirements, from application to reporting, so you can focus on what matters most.
  • Forecast or model assuranceInaccurate forecasts or unreliable models can undermine strategic decisions and investor confidence. Our team provides independent assurance over your forecasting and financial models, testing assumptions, data integrity, and governance so you can make decisions with confidence built on robust, reliable insights.

Each scenario presents a unique set of challenges, and our team is here to guide you through them with expertise, precision, and a collaborative approach.

To learn more, reach out to the HaysMac team on the details below.

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