Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Financial Consulting & Training Services
Established in 1995, GBR W has built a 30-year track record of financial sector expertise across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Our mission is to deliver high-quality consulting and training solutions tailored to the banking and finance industry, connecting banking, government, and economic development sectors with best practices. With a team of senior financial experts, we specialise in strategic interventions, risk management, and sustainable finance, serving clients in over 60 countries.Our approach combines deep intellectual capital with practical experience, ensuring clients receive actionable insights and long-term value. We prioritise fellowship, honesty, and humility, fostering enduring client relationships through collaborative problem-solving and tailored training programs for senior audiences.
Services
Financial Consulting
Risk Management
Training Programs
Sustainable Finance
Corporate Governance
Credit Risk Analysis
Development Finance
Expert Witness Services
Strategic Planning
Trade Finance
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of specialised financial sector consulting experience.
- Our team operates in over 60 countries across five continents.
- We deliver customised training programs for senior banking professionals.
- Our experts combine practical banking experience with academic excellence.
- We implement proven methodologies for sustainable financial interventions.
Services
Financial Consulting
Our financial consulting services focus on strategic banking solutions, including risk management, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. We work with institutions to develop tailored strategies that align with global best practices. Our consultants combine deep industry knowledge with on-the-ground experience to deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Risk Management
We specialise in comprehensive risk management frameworks covering credit, market, and operational risks. Our approach includes stress testing, capital adequacy assessments, and tailored training programs for financial institutions. By integrating ESG factors into risk frameworks, we help clients navigate complex regulatory environments while maintaining profitability and resilience in volatile markets.
Training Programs
Our interactive training programs cater to senior banking professionals through case studies and simulations. Topics range from SME credit analysis to sustainable finance, delivered in-person or remotely across 50+ countries. Each program is designed to enhance practical skills in strategic planning, customer relationship management, and regulatory compliance for emerging market institutions.
Sustainable Finance
We develop sustainability-linked loan frameworks and environmental risk management strategies for financial institutions. Our services include taxonomy development, ESG integration into lending policies, and green finance market assessments. With expertise in carbon transition financing, we help clients align portfolios with international sustainability standards while maintaining financial viability.
Expert Witness Services
Our expert witnesses provide authoritative testimony in high-value banking litigation cases. With specialists in credit risk, loan restructuring, and financial regulations, we deliver court-ready analysis supported by decades of industry experience. Post-2024 merger with Martello, we offer enhanced support services for legal professionals requiring banking sector expertise.
People
Paul Rex
Chairman, Gbr W Consulting
With 18 years in major banks and 25 years as a consultant, Paul specialises in banking strategy, risk management, and expert witness work across 30+ countries. He holds an MA from Oxford and is a Fellow of the Academy of Experts.
Philippe Belot
Joint Managing Director
Philippe brings 30+ years of corporate banking experience, including leadership roles at EBRD and B&C PLC. He graduated from HEC Paris and has managed complex financing transactions in emerging markets across Europe and Asia.
Mike Coates
Joint Managing Director
Mike has 14 years in banking and financial services, with expertise in SME credit risk and strategic planning. He holds a BSc from Manchester University and has led training programs in 25+ countries across four continents.
Tony Deary
Director
Tony specialises in financial regulation and sustainable finance, with 10+ years at the Federal Reserve Bank. He holds a Masters in Economics and has advised on Basel 3 reforms and IFRS 9 adoption across Southeast Asia.
Nate Dickerson
Director
Nate has 25+ years in credit risk management and training, including roles at Chase Manhattan. He holds an MBA from Wharton and has designed training programs for institutions like the Egyptian Banking Institute and RMA.
Questions
What areas does GBRW specialise in?
We specialise in financial consulting, risk management, sustainable finance, and training programs for banks and financial institutions globally.
How long has GBRW been operating?
GBRW has been delivering financial sector expertise since 1995, with a 30-year track record in banking consulting.
Which regions do you serve?
We operate across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, with experience in over 60 countries.
Do you offer expert witness services?
Yes, our expert witness division merged with Martello in 2024, providing banking litigation support in complex financial cases.
What training formats do you use?
Our training combines interactive case studies, simulations, and practical exercises delivered in-person or remotely to senior banking professionals.
