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Making an accurate assessment of who should get culled is far from straightforward
Departures hit firm’s key financial services consulting division
Clients and peers to recommend firms and rate them for specialist expertise
The consultancies most recommended by clients and peers, rated by sector and specialism. Plus: the Brexit bonanza; do firms practise what they preach on diversity?; regulation — the great divide
Industry records second fastest growth rate in a decade
Consultancy comes under attack on conflicts of interest in bankruptcy work
We look at six regions where consultancies are finding growth potential brings specific challenges. In South Africa, the Gulf and Brazil, advisers tackle past misdeeds; in Russia and China, they navigate encounters with the state; and in India, firms eye public services
Opportunities are growing but local competition and US-China trade war raise concerns
Consultancies’ turnover rose by an average of 10% annually in five years to 2018
Small firms are undoing the damage wreaked by big consultants' state capture
Brazilian companies turn to advisers amid new compliance culture
Sanctions have hit businesses but the big consulting firms are still in demand
Because it's Wednesday.
Accenture’s popular leader described as kind, principled and cool-headed
Which consultancies are rated most highly by clients and peers?
Big names dominate ratings but specialist consultancies also shine
Consulting firms preach the importance of diversity but lack women in senior ranks
Proposals increase scrutiny of big firms but create opportunities for smaller rivals
Co-founder Simon Williams on why distinctiveness counts
Preparations to leave the EU and civil service cuts are driving public sector work
How the ranking was compiled
Parliamentary report adds to consultancy’s woes over fallout from political scandal
Americans are addicted to advisers but other countries seem to manage fine
The managing partner on doing business as a mid-sized company among giants
Consultancy seeks to draw line under controversy that has cost it important clients
