The Chertoff Group provides strategic security advice and assistance, risk management strategy and business development solutions for commercial and government clients on a broad array of homeland and national security issues. The Group also partners with private equity firms across the investment spectrum to maximize client value by providing sector knowledge and monitoring or managing target companies during periods of transition. Based in Washington, DC, the Chertoff Group also has offices in London and New York City.

Areas of Focus
Strategic Advisory Services

Our senior officials are experienced with deep, operational leadership at the highest levels of government. We advise commercial and government clients on critical security matters including global risk management data, intelligence and counterterrorism, data and cyber security, border protection, global commerce and supply chain security, and other national security areas of focus.

M&A Advisory Services

Whether you are considering doing a small domestic acquisition or a large complex international transaction, we have years of experience and we stand ready to help you.

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Chertoff Group Team
Michael Chertoff

As Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from 2005 to 2009, Mr. Chertoff led the country in blocking would-be terrorists from crossing our borders or implementing their plans if they were already in the country. At Chertoff Group, Mr. Chertoff provides high-level strategic counsel to corporate and government leaders on a broad range of security issues, from risk identification and prevention to preparedness, response and recovery. “Risk management has become the CEO’s concern,” he says. “We help our clients develop comprehensive strategies to manage risk without building barriers that get in the way of carrying on their business.”

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