Services Overview
Havn Consulting provides independent risk and governance assurance for organisations operating in complex, high-scrutiny environments. We work with boards, executives and senior leaders to provide clear, objective insight into how effectively governance, risk and compliance obligations are being met in practice.
Our role is to independently assess, test and review — not to implement, manage or remediate. All engagements are conducted in a strictly independent capacity and are designed to withstand board, regulator and, where required, court scrutiny.
Independent Reviews
We conduct independent, evidence-based reviews of operational, compliance and governance arrangements. Our reviews assess the design, implementation and effectiveness of existing frameworks, controls and oversight mechanisms to identify strengths, material risks and areas of exposure.
Findings are presented in clear, board-ready reports that support informed decision-making and provide defensible assurance over current arrangements.
Risk & Compliance Assurance
We review enterprise and operational risk frameworks, compliance programs and internal controls to assess their adequacy and effectiveness relative to the organisation’s size, complexity and regulatory environment.
Our work focuses on material risks, proportional controls and real-world application, providing boards and executives with a clear view of residual risk and areas requiring attention. These engagements are undertaken in a review and assurance capacity only and do not include implementation or management of controls.
Governance & Regulatory Review
We assess governance structures, decision-making frameworks and oversight arrangements against relevant regulatory, legal and industry expectations. This includes reviews of policies, procedures and governance documentation, as well as gap analysis and preparedness for regulatory engagement or audit.
Our work supports boards and executive teams in understanding whether governance arrangements are operating as intended and where oversight or accountability may require strengthening.
Incident & Control Effectiveness Reviews
Where incidents, control failures or near-misses have occurred, we undertake structured, independent reviews to identify root causes, contributing factors and systemic issues.
These reviews are designed to provide objective insight into control effectiveness and governance response, supporting board and executive consideration without assuming responsibility for remediation or operational management.
Court-Mandated & Regulator-Facing Engagements
For matters involving courts, regulators or enforceable undertakings, Havn Consulting provides independent review and assurance services aligned to formal requirements and expectations.
These engagements are led directly by the Managing Director & Principal Consultant to ensure senior oversight, neutrality and defensibility.
What We Do Not Do
To preserve independence, Havn Consulting does not:
Provide legal advice
Design or implement controls or remediation programs
Act in management or operational roles
Certify compliance or provide attestations