Nicolai Massyn, the founder of Green Gain Consulting, came to the shocking conclusion during the late 90’s that he really did not enjoy other peoples problems any more, and as an advocate, that was all he was doing, all day, every day, taking care of OPP (Other Peoples Problems)!
Things had to change and he decided to combine his lawyering skills with his real interests – being natural sciences and technology. This combination was the makings of an environmental lawyer. As a member of the Bar Association (the professional body that advocates belong to) he was not allowed to do any marketing or run a business, the logical move therefore was to rather commence practice as a environmental legal consultant – behold the genesis of Green Gain Consulting!
At this early stage, the business had high aspirations and some newly established capacity but alas, no clients! A rather fortuitous association with a Health and Safety practitioner who did not have the skills, but did happen to have the clients, set the wheels in motion.
At the outset of the venture certain compliance discipline truths became apparent, and these truths have helped shape the organization ever since.