Expertise when challenges and opportunities converge
Some of the most pressing issues businesses face today sit outside traditional risk categories. Investors and regulators are demanding credible ESG strategies, companies in financial difficulty need practical recovery support, and incidents of fraud or misconduct require rapid, expert investigation.
At BDO Jersey, our specialist advisory services bring together the expertise you need to respond decisively and responsibly.
ESG advisory
Building sustainability into strategy
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are no longer optional extras. They shape investment flows, regulatory requirements, and public perception. We help organisations of all sizes design and implement ESG strategies that are aligned with business objectives while creating positive impact.
Our services include:
- ESG education – briefing boards and staff on the ESG agenda, regulatory frameworks (GRI, ISSB, TCFD), and why it matters.
- Materiality assessments – identifying your most significant ESG issues, mapping against SDGs, and prioritising initiatives that create long-term value.
- ESG strategy development – building data-driven strategies with measurable targets, integrated into your overall business plan.
- Net Zero advisory – footprinting Scope 1–3 emissions, scenario modelling, and building decarbonisation programmes in line with SBTi.
- ESG assurance and reporting – reviewing data capture, disclosures, and providing independent assurance of ESG data.
With BDO, ESG moves from aspiration to action, embedding sustainability into decision-making and reporting.
Insolvency and restructuring
Restoring stability and protecting value
Financial difficulty can arise suddenly or build over time. Our first goal is always to restore businesses to health and avoid formal insolvency where possible. We identify root causes, design turnaround plans, and implement measures that stabilise cashflow, restructure operations, and reposition the business for recovery.
When insolvency cannot be avoided, we guide businesses, investors, and creditors through the process with professionalism and sensitivity. Our team works closely with insolvency practitioners in the wider BDO network, ensuring access to the right expertise whether in Jersey or internationally.
Our services include:
- Turnaround strategy design and implementation.
- Operational and financial restructuring.
- Crisis management and stakeholder communications.
- Guidance through formal insolvency procedures.
Our aim is always to protect and maximise value for all stakeholders while providing clarity in uncertain times.
Forensic services
Investigating financial crime and misconduct
Fraud, misconduct, and financial irregularities can cause serious financial and reputational damage. Rapid, expert response is critical. BDO’s forensic specialists combine backgrounds in criminal investigation, forensic accounting, and forensic technology to deliver robust investigations that withstand scrutiny.
Our investigation services cover:
- Fraud, corruption, and bribery investigations.
- Accounting irregularities and misstatements.
- Regulatory investigations, including Skilled Person assignments.
- Asset tracing and recovery.
- Quantification of loss and expert witness support.
Forensic technology and eDisclosure
We use advanced forensic technology to scope, collect, and interrogate data securely. Services include forensic imaging of devices, structured data analytics, social network analysis, and defensible electronic disclosure. By partnering with market-leading review platforms such as Relativity, we manage high-volume data reviews efficiently while maintaining rigorous quality control.
Our team also supports post-disclosure processes, trial preparation, and presentation of evidence in court, ensuring continuity from investigation to resolution.
Why BDO
Clients choose BDO for specialist advisory services because we combine:
- Breadth – expertise across ESG, insolvency, and forensic disciplines.
- Depth – senior-level involvement and sector-specific insight.
- Global reach – access to the international BDO network when challenges cross borders.
- Practicality – recommendations that are realistic, proportionate, and action-focused.
We understand that these issues often arise under pressure and require both speed and sensitivity. Our approach balances technical excellence with commercial pragmatism, delivering solutions that stakeholders trust.
Specialist support when it matters most
With BDO, you gain a partner who can help you address complex challenges, protect value, and seize new opportunities. From ESG strategy to business recovery and forensic investigation, our goal is to provide clarity, resilience, and confidence when it matters most.