Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Global Business Negotiations and Security Solutions
Founded in 1997, Paladin International specializes in international business development, negotiations, and strategic risk management. Our expertise spans global markets, with a focus on the energy and natural resource sectors. We provide tailored solutions for new country entry facilitation, contract negotiations, and government liaison services. Our team, led by founder Daniel Reid, brings decades of experience in commercial negotiations, crisis planning, and security oversight. We have operated in over 30 countries, delivering security audits, threat mitigation, and executive training programs. Our subsidiary, Paladin Special Operations Branch, offers specialized security services, including travel risk management and personnel protection in high-risk environments.We combine military-grade operational capabilities with academic rigor, having designed negotiation courses for Colorado State University. Our client portfolio includes major oil and gas companies, government entities, and international organizations. We maintain a global network of security professionals and former special forces operatives to address complex security challenges. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of resolving high-stakes legal disputes and managing multi-million-dollar acquisitions.
Services
Business Negotiations
Risk Management
Security Audits
Crisis Planning
Firearms Training
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of experience in international business negotiations and risk management.
- Our team includes former military special forces veterans and certified security professionals.
- We operate in over 30 countries with a proven track record in high-risk environments.
- Our proprietary training programs combine Harvard negotiation frameworks with field experience.
- We maintain exclusive partnerships with global security networks like Sentinel Worldwide.
Associations and certifications
- ASIS International
Services
Business Negotiations
We facilitate complex domestic and international business negotiations for joint ventures, acquisitions, and government contracts. Our Harvard-trained experts specialize in energy sector negotiations and legal dispute resolution. Clients receive customized training programs based on real-world case studies from 30+ countries.
Risk Management
Our subsidiary Paladin Special Operations Branch provides comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Services include security audits, travel risk analysis, and crisis management planning for high-risk environments. We combine military expertise with corporate security protocols to protect personnel and assets globally.
Security Audits
We conduct detailed security evaluations for corporations operating in volatile regions. Our audits cover physical security, personnel protection, and operational risk factors. The Psychological Risk & Assessment Group provides executive fitness evaluations and post-incident trauma support for international assignments.
Firearms Training
Paladin Precision Shooting offers NRA-certified firearms instruction for individuals and security personnel. Programs include advanced tactical training, non-lethal defense techniques, and family safety courses. Training incorporates real-world scenarios for high-threat environments.
Executive Training
We deliver customized negotiation seminars and crisis management courses for corporations and government agencies. Training programs are based on Harvard negotiation frameworks and field experience in 30+ countries. Clients include major oil companies and international organizations.
People
Daniel Reid
Founder
30+ year veteran of international business negotiations and security operations. MBA from Colorado State University, CPP certified by ASIS International. Decorated combat veteran with extensive experience in energy sector negotiations across 30+ countries. Founded Paladin International in 1997 after military service and roles in petroleum finance.
Questions
What industries does Paladin International specialize in?
We primarily serve the energy and natural resource sectors, though our negotiation frameworks apply to any international business context.
Do you provide services outside the United States?
Yes, we operate in over 30 countries with a global network of security professionals and special operations veterans.
What security services are available for high-risk travel?
Through Sentinel Worldwide partnerships, we offer travel risk assessments, executive protection, and kidnap awareness training for high-threat destinations.
Can you customize training programs for corporations?
Yes, we design tailored negotiation seminars and security training programs for corporations, government agencies, and international organizations.
What crisis management capabilities do you offer?
Our subsidiary Paladin Special Operations Branch provides 24/7 crisis response planning, security audits, and incident mitigation services globally.
Are your firearms training programs certified?
Yes, Paladin Precision Shooting offers NRA-sanctioned firearms safety and tactical training programs for individuals and security personnel.
