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What is 'Wilson Harbors'?

Wilson Harbors is the brand name under which the member firms of the Wilson Harbors Group operate and render professional services. Collectively, these firms constitute the Wilson Harbors network. The term ‘Wilson Harbors’ may refer either to individual member firms or to several, or all, of them collectively.

In many jurisdictions, consultancy firms are required to be locally owned and independent. Despite evolving regulatory perspectives, the member firms of Wilson Harbors do not and cannot operate as a singular multinational corporate entity. Accordingly, the Wilson Harbors network does not constitute a global partnership, a unified firm, or a multinational corporation.

Consequently, the Wilson Harbors network comprises distinct legal entities. These entities are dedicated to collaboratively delivering high-quality services globally. Although these firms are unified under the umbrella of Wilson Harbors LLC, a United States private company, Wilson Harbors LLC itself does not engage in consultancy or deliver services directly to clients. Its primary role is to facilitate coordination amongst the member firms within the network, particularly in strategic areas such as brand development, risk management, and quality assurance. The Network Leadership Team and the Board of the Wilson Harbors Group are tasked with developing and executing policies and initiatives that foster uniformity and cooperation amongst the member firms where applicable. Member firms are permitted to use the Wilson Harbors name and have access to the network’s resources and methodologies. Furthermore, they may request resources from, or engage in the provision of professional services with, other member firms or entities. In exchange, they are required to comply with agreed common policies and to uphold the standards set by the Wilson Harbors Group.

The Wilson Harbors network does not constitute a single international partnership, and its member firms are not legal partners of each other. Although many member firms incorporate ‘Wilson Harbors’ within their legally registered names, they are not owned by the Wilson Harbors Group. A member firm is not authorised to act as an agent for the Wilson Harbors Group or for any other member firm; it cannot bind the Wilson Harbors Group or any other member firm, and is liable only for its own actions or omissions, not those of the Wilson Harbors Group or any other member firm. Likewise, the Wilson Harbors Group cannot act as an agent for any member firm, is not able to bind any member firm, and is liable solely for its own actions or omissions.

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