A global law firm renowned for its strategic growth and operational excellence, embarked on a series of office relocations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Each move had a significant IT component, requiring seamless coordination to ensure business continuity. Given the complexity and scale of the relocations, they demonstrated its commitment to efficiency and innovation by partnering with Harmeston Consulting. Harmeston provided expert oversight, ensuring that each office was fully operational from day one, despite challenging timelines and evolving requirements.

The law firm needed to relocate multiple offices while ensuring IT infrastructure was installed, tested, and ready for use on opening day. Strict deadlines were dictated by legal, commercial, and facilities teams, requiring IT delivery to run in parallel with broader relocation efforts. Harmeston’s objective was to provide a structured, reliable approach that mitigated risk, controlled costs, and ensured full functionality from day one.

The firm faced challenges including managing multiple relocations across time zones, adapting IT delivery to shifting schedules, and navigating language and jurisdictional barriers. Tight deadlines and limited change control required rapid adaptation. Despite these complexities, their proactive leadership enabled smooth collaboration with Harmeston, ensuring effective problem-solving and execution.

Harmeston Consulting applied a disciplined methodology to manage the IT relocations efficiently. While the broader programme often operated with shifting priorities, Harmeston maintained rigorous governance to ensure IT readiness. The team implemented a flexible scheduling framework suited to the iterative nature of the relocations, allowing for rapid adjustments while maintaining control. Structured communication channels ensured alignment with stakeholders across legal, facilities, and IT teams.

Procurement and deployment strategies were adapted to mitigate supply chain challenges, particularly in regions with strict regulatory controls. The firms’ dedication to high operational standards was evident in its collaborative approach, working in tandem with Harmeston to navigate complex requirements and maintain efficiency.

Harmeston’s meticulous planning and clear strategic vision ensured every office was fully functional on opening day, with IT infrastructure in place and operational. Minor snagging issues, mostly unrelated to IT, were swiftly addressed.

By implementing a scalable scheduling model, Harmeston provided them with a structured roadmap for future relocations. The IT team was equipped with a repeatable framework, enabling them to manage ongoing office moves more efficiently.

Through expert project management, strategic governance, and a commitment to excellence, Harmeston Consulting proved to be an invaluable partner. The clients’ foresight in engaging the right expertise ensured business continuity and long-term operational success.