Strategy and planning

Assist clients in long-term strategic planning and shaping investment decisions of an individual project and/or across a business portfolio, including: 

• strategic planning, business case development and investment decision makingpolicy, regulation and governance

• packaging, procurement and delivery model strategies

• grant application preparation and assessment

• new market entry analysis and market-led proposal development.

Commercial advisory and transactions

Assist vendors, bidders or purchasers in all stages of a transaction (both buy and sell-side), including:

• preparation of tender documentation marketing materials

• preparation and negotiation of transaction agreements

• commercial, financial and strategic due diligence

• fundraising and structuring advice

• development and implementation of post-acquisition or divestment plans.

ESG and sustainability

Sphere’s industry experience and multidisciplinary skill set provide unique insight and ability to advise clients on developing fit-for-purpose strategic frameworks, business models and policy settings. 

Sphere assists clients develop ESG led strategies, targets and initiatives at a fund, portfolio and/or corporate level to drive value, reduce liabilities and improve resilience to climate change and ESG-related risks.

Sphere personnel have a wealth of experience in developing, negotiating and delivering complex environmental projects and investments. Our breadth of co-development support covers the entire project lifecycle, including:

Planning approvals and stakeholder engagement

Assist clients successfully navigate the development pathway. Drawing on our industry experience and multidisciplinary skill set, Sphere provides guidance on the technical, financial, commercial, legal and strategic aspects of the planning approvals pathway across Australia.

Project development and delivery

Assist clients deliver the project on time, within budget, and to the highest possible quality, including:

• project management functions and c-suite support

• deeply embedded project team coordination or tactical ad-hoc support across the various project workstreams.

Ongoing operations and asset management

Assist clients maximise shareholder value by optimising asset performance and operations, including:

• operational readiness and asset performance improvement

• assess value for money outcomes from existing service delivery models or partners

• negotiation support and optimisation of service delivery.