AATA’s core team of professional technical and management staff combine with more than 650 environmental, social, regulatory, and political specialists worldwide. This global network of highly qualified associates gives AATA the ability to cover all regulatory permitting requirements, physical, chemical, biological, and social aspects of natural resource development projects globally with speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness. AATA builds customized project teams worldwide that optimize the financial, technical, socio-cultural, and political benefits of local participation, while maintaining international levels of quality and performance. This is a key aspect of the firm’s established and continuing success. For larger projects, AATA develops and engages a Senior Technical Advisory Resource (STAR) Group which is comprised of some of the world’s leading specialists in mining, oil and gas, and other natural resource development projects, depending upon location, environment, and challenges.