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+44 (0)20 7034 9000What is Critical Risk?
What is Critical Risk?
The rules have changed, which means the approach to privacy and security needs to stay one step ahead.
At a time when just a smartphone and a laptop can piece together your digital footprint, many are unaware that their next move is more exposed and predictable than ever before.
When faced with a crisis, you require a duty of care from your critical responder. Whether it be a kidnap-for-ransom situation, wrongful arrest, unlawful detention, hijack or cyber extortion – whatever you’re facing – you need a calm, experienced and multi-disciplinary team by your side. Having the right support throughout can make all the difference to your liberty, survival and future welfare.
The traditional approach to security protection and risk management was one dimensional and therefore limited. That worked then, but we are living in tomorrow’s multi-dimensional world.
The threats you face
The threats you face
Kidnap-for-ransom and extortion threats can present themselves in unexpected and sophisticated ways
Extortion
Incidents of extortion, including traditional kidnap for ransom, virtual kidnap and express kidnap, require specialist guidance to help you regain control and come to a successful resolution
Identity Theft
Attempts by others to steal your identity and hold it to ransom, or those that leverage social engineering to catfish you, must be managed swiftly with cyber, intelligence and legal tools
Threat Response
Threatening situations to personal or professional security requires critical asset isolation to limit exposure and professional and immediate response
Wrongful Arrest
The illegal detention or detainment of an individual by government authorities or criminal groups calls for skilful negotiation with key stakeholders including law enforcement, government authorities and the media
Cyber Attack
Exploiting humans and property to gain access to systems and data and the use of hidden surveillance devices should be proactively thwarted and safeguarded against
Maritime Attack
Maritime hostage taking and cyber-attacks at sea require expert specialist response to ensure the safety of the crew, the vessel and assets
Evacuation and Repatriation Planning
Sending employees to dynamic or challenging areas requires a protection strategy including evacuation and repatriation contingency planning
Media Intrusion
Legal advice on threat response and duty of care as well as reputational risks from unwanted media intrusion during and after a critical incident
Missing Persons
Having a robust global network and finely tuned security protocols that can be immediately actioned can make the difference between saving lives at risk versus wasting time on false alarms
Stalking and Fixated Behaviour
Protection against stalkers attempting to harass and distress or forcing contact with the victim – offline and online – requires a combination of security and psychological analysis expertise
Data Theft
Threats to businesses and individuals including attempts to take, use or publicise private, sensitive or confidential information require a multi-disciplinary strategy to prevent access, recover the information or stop it being used
What we do
What we do
Our operational firepower and geographical coverage mean we act quickly and powerfully, ensuring our clients have access to the best regional talent on the ground.
We use our emotional intelligence to deal with the sensitivity of the subject, assess the human risks and provide specialist support to deal with the fallout factors of a critical incident.
We are international with 24/7/365 emergency response and multi-language translation capabilities. We think and act as one team and are able to respond rapidly to issues and crises.
With over 75 years of combined experience and having successfully resolved over 5000 incidents worldwide of kidnap, extortion, blackmail, piracy, stalking and cyber attack; we deliver unrivalled preventative, preparatory, post incident crisis response and risk mitigation to corporations, governments, nongovernmental organisations and individuals.
Ethical and principled – we are a regulated law firm utilising evidential standards: the same principles are applied to Schillings Critical Risk crisis response.
Our portal provides clients and those affected by security, travel and political risk issues around the world with live analysis, strategic forecasting and risk mitigation advice.
