What would you do if your Senior Vice President was kidnapped?

Imagine this scenario. Your aim, at least, is clear: to obtain the safe return of the hostage as quickly as possible. The pressures generated by the complex challenges of this hideous form of crime are intense; the more you understand the subject, the more fervent your prayers that it should never strike you, your family or your business. Kidnap for Ransom demands a practised, skilled and competent approach to sensitive and critical issues.

For example, if one of your staff is seized, visualise how can you ensure that the hostage remains alive throughout captivity that can last months? Can you trust local law enforcement or are they part of the problem? The paramount need is to support the hostage's family and retain their support - especially if you have to bring in a replacement manager to perform the missing person's job. You may have sent the manager and their family into a dangerous environment. Did you prepare them and are you certain you can come through post-event litigation with reputation and staff morale intact? What if the former hostage cannot return to work?

These issues and this absolute worst-case scenario is something we hope you will never have to deal with. Drum Cussac is in a position to help you understand and plan for all stages and eventualities. We can take you through the considerations, the planning and the preparations. We will also support and advise you on the ground if this ever becomes reality. And we can guide you through the aftermath.