"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." – Ryunosuke SatoroMy work in the UK, Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa exposed me to professionals from the Far East, USA, and South America. I achieved success on projects and personally, not alone, but with the help of many incredible people I encountered. Now, I bring this collective strength and knowledge to help clients navigate and succeed in new markets.

Strategic Business Advisory

We support clients beyond disputes — providing the insight and structure needed to grow, innovate, and protect their commercial interests. Drawing on international experience and practical expertise, Riakos Consulting delivers strategic guidance that strengthens projects, businesses, and decision-making at every level.

Our services cover contract and risk strategy, cross-border guidance, and market entry and expansion across global hubs. We also advise on AI integration to ensure safe adoption, and provide peer review for reliable second opinions in high-value negotiations.

    • What: Aligning contracts, insurance, and governance frameworks with business objectives.

    • How: Using structured, defensible decision-making procedures to strengthen risk allocation and commercial outcomes.

    • Examples: Redrafting high-value contracts to reduce risk exposure; implementing governance frameworks for cross-border projects.

    • What: Helping clients navigate conflicts of laws and multi-jurisdictional challenges.

    • How: Applying international dispute and contract expertise to untangle overlapping legal frameworks and obligations.

    • Examples: Advising on disputes involving multiple governing laws; resolving insurance issues spanning different jurisdictions.

    • What: Guiding businesses into new regions and sectors.

    • How: Leveraging Riakos Consulting’s network across London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Riyadh, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Sydney to provide trusted connections and local insights.

    • Examples: Advising contractors on entry into Middle Eastern markets; supporting developers expanding into Asia-Pacific.

    • What: Supporting clients in adopting AI safely and strategically.

    • How: Reviewing developer proposals, preparing clear scopes, resolving disputes, and protecting intellectual property.

    • Examples: Assessing LLM developer contracts; resolving disputes with underperforming providers; creating scopes of work for digital tool adoption.

    • What: Providing a robust, independent second opinion.

    • How: Reviewing claims, strategies, or submissions to strengthen positions in negotiations and disputes.

    • Examples: Peer reviewing arbitration submissions; validating contractor claims strategies before escalation.