International Advisory & Strategic Consulting

Where Strategy
Meets Global Ambition

A premier advisory firm delivering international HR strategy, M&A integration, AI governance, and regulatory compliance — at published, transparent prices.

45+
Jurisdictions
150+
Clients Worldwide
15+
Years Experience
$299
Entry Price
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The Architects of
Global Workforce Strategy

We started Halberton & Crowe on a simple idea: world-class advisory shouldn't be reserved for the Fortune 500. Today, we help mid-market firms get the same caliber of strategy — headquartered in Dubai's SHAMS Free Zone, operating across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Global Reach, Local Depth

Operating across 45+ monitored jurisdictions with deep understanding of local labor laws and business cultures.

Agile & Decisive

Rapid response frameworks that turn complex global challenges into streamlined, actionable strategies within days.

Partnership Mindset

We embed within your organization as trusted partners — not just consultants billing hours from the sidelines.

Advisory Services
Built for Global Scale

01

International HR Strategy

End-to-end HR consulting across jurisdictions — from policy design to full-spectrum global workforce planning.

02

M&A Integration

Seamless people integration during mergers and acquisitions — cultural alignment, leadership transition, and retention.

03

Regulatory Compliance

Navigate labor laws in 45+ jurisdictions with confidence. We ensure your operations meet every local requirement.

04

AI Governance & Ops

Purpose-built AI assessment, readiness audits, and full AI operations build — from snapshot to enterprise deployment.

05

Executive Recruitment

Find transformative leaders across borders. Our talent network spans every major market with specialized industry expertise.

06

Global Expansion

Enter new markets with complete operational support — entity setup, employer of record, and local partnership frameworks.

Manufacturing
Technology
Healthcare
Financial Services
Energy
Retail & Consumer
Education
Government & Public Sector
Defense & Aerospace

Transparent,
Published Pricing

All engagements begin with a published price. No RFP, no hidden scope creep, no surprises. Productized deliverables structured for speed and clarity.

Prices reflect productized scope. Custom enterprise engagements available — contact us for bespoke scoping. ¹ Comparison against typical legacy advisory engagement ranges for equivalent scope.

Insights
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AI Ops Build
from $2,497

Done-for-you website, CRM, content engine, and full operations infrastructure. Live in 5 days. Starter through Enterprise tiers.

  • Everything in The H&C Briefing
  • Production website (5–15 pages)
  • Custom HubSpot pipelines
  • 211-article content library
  • Brand asset suite + integrations
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Fixed-Scope. Fixed-Price. Fast.

Compliance
HR Compliance Snapshot
$299
48-hr delivery
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Expansion
Country Compliance Toolkit
$399
Per jurisdiction
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M&A
M&A HR Integration Pack
$697
Project deliverable
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AI
AI Readiness Assessment
$997
Executive report
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AI
AI Governance Snapshot
$1,197
Board-ready report
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Defense
ITAR HR Compliance Audit
$1,997
Specialist tier. Advisory only — licensed counsel required for formal legal opinion.
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AI Ops
AI Ops Build — Starter
$2,497
5-day delivery
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AI Ops
AI Ops Build — Professional
$4,997
10-day delivery
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AI Ops
AI Ops Build — Enterprise
$6,997
Custom timeline
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Monthly
Compliance-as-a-Service
$397/mo

Ongoing multi-jurisdiction HR compliance monitoring and advisory support.

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Monthly
Virtual CHRO Retainer
$4,500/mo

Senior HR leadership on-demand — strategic CHRO-level guidance without a full-time hire.

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Monthly
Fractional Strategy Operations
$6,500/mo

Full-spectrum fractional COO/CHRO for scaling organizations navigating multi-market complexity.

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The Work That
Defines Us

The following are representative scenarios based on the types of engagements Halberton & Crowe handles. Illustrative in nature — specific client names and details are confidential.

Representative Scenario

US Technology Company — MENA Market Entry

A mid-market SaaS firm expanding into the UAE and KSA required a compliant HR framework, local employment contracts, and a benefits structure aligned with DIFC and mainland labor law.

Outcome: Full HR infrastructure deployed in 6 weeks. Entity registered in SHAMS Free Zone with compliant employment templates across both jurisdictions.
Representative Scenario

Private Equity Portfolio — M&A HR Integration

A PE-backed manufacturer acquired a portfolio company with 400+ employees across 3 jurisdictions. Post-close HR integration was required within 90 days of signing.

Outcome: Harmonized compensation structures, Day 1 retention plans, and a unified people operations playbook delivered on schedule.
Representative Scenario

Defense Technology Firm — ITAR HR Compliance

A defense technology firm required advisory review of HR policies for a new international workforce segment operating in ITAR-controlled environments.

Advisory note: H&C provides HR operational guidance. Formal ITAR legal opinion provided by licensed export-control counsel. HR policies updated with appropriate access controls and training protocols.
Representative Scenario

US Consultancy — LatAm Expansion (Colombia & Mexico)

A US-based consultancy expanding into Colombia and Mexico needed compliant employment structures and payroll guidance for its first hires in each country.

Outcome: Country Compliance Toolkit deployed per market. Local labor law mapped. EOR partner introduced and onboarded within 3 weeks.
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Strategic Locations,
Global Reach

Dubai, UAE
Global Headquarters · ME & APAC

SHAMS Free Zone registered entity. Primary hub for Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific operations. Jennifer Almendarez, SHRM-SCP leads from this office.

California, USA
Americas Hub

Southern California operations center serving North and Latin American markets, ITAR-adjacent advisory, and US-headquartered global expansion clients.

Tallinn, Estonia
European Operations · EU

e-Residency and EU regulatory hub. Enables compliant European entity operations, GDPR advisory support, and access to the broader EU market.

Featured Insights

Compliance

The Hidden Cost of Non-Compliance: Why HR Audits Are No Longer Optional

Organizations operating across borders face a web of overlapping requirements that demand sophisticated compliance strategies.

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Technology

AI in HR: Beyond the Hype — Practical Applications That Actually Work

Separating genuine value from vendor hype. Here's what's actually delivering results in AI-powered HR operations.

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Middle East

Organizational Restructuring in the Middle East: Lessons from the Field

As Gulf governments diversify beyond oil and gas, organizations must evolve their structures and talent strategies rapidly.

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Let's Build Something
Exceptional Together

Whether you're expanding into new markets, navigating a complex merger, or transforming your global HR operations — we're ready.

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