Business Advisory

Notwithstanding an unprecedented global financial crisis, the need for high quality transportation, energy, and other infrastructure has never been greater as world markets become increasingly integrated. Efficient infrastructure management requires a comprehensive understanding of operating and capital requirements, not only in the context of specific facilities, but also in the context of their contribution to regional and global trade networks. With worldwide experience in due diligence, financial feasibility, forecasting and economics, and decision support, we help our clients appraise future financial performance, ascertain the financial feasibility of capital investment alternatives, evaluate privatization opportunities, develop and conduct financial sensitivity analyses, calculate appropriate rates and charges, manage complex asset bases, assess potential risks, negotiate business terms, identify and implement strategies to improve financial results.

Our technical expertise in economic and financial forecasting is complemented by extensive operational knowledge of airport, port, roadway, railway, transit, utility, and social infrastructure. While our deep and global client base has allowed us to identify best practices across many industries, we are careful to tailor our recommendations and analysis to the specific operational environment of our clients, with sensitivity to operational requirements, political considerations and the regulatory environment, and long-term strategic business objectives.

For more information on the markets for which we provide Business Advisory services, please explore the links below.

Aviation

LeighFisher offers its Aviation-sector clients broad expertise in financial, facilities, operational, and environmental planning and analysis. With over 60 years of history as a leader in the aviation consulting sector, LeighFisher has used an integrated physical-financial approach in recommending solutions that are financially feasible and commercially optimized.

Surface Transportation

Efficient movement of people and goods is key to underpinning a dynamic, modern economy. Increasing demand for movement within countries has led to the development of dense transport networks. The downward trend in the cost of travel has supported and enabled the globalization of the world economy and closer social integration.

Energy and Utilities

The efficient delivery of modern utilities is vital to a modern economy and the key for a healthy community. Gas and electrical power, water, and telecommunications need to be harnessed and distributed to the widest areas of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to provide the essential inputs to modern life.

Defense

Providing a reasonable level of national security and defense is one of the primary tasks of government. As the world has entered a period when major wars have become less frequent, a global trend has emerged across most countries to reduce spending on defense.

Social Infrastructure

Sufficient quantity and quality of social infrastructure defines a modern economy. Housing, health care, education, court/police/prison, and social care facilities of a recognizable quality and availability are essential building blocks for a healthy and safe community. As economies develop, demand for more and better facilities increases significantly.

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