About Alliant Professional Services

We help academic publishers secure the revenue they need to sustain journal operations. For over 15 years, our team has supported publishers in collecting publication fees, advertising fees, and other unpaid obligations — always with professionalism and respect for author relationships.

Our Mission

Journals should thrive without compromising author goodwill. Our mission is to recover unpaid fees in a way that strengthens, rather than endangers, the trust between publishers, authors, and institutions.

Protect publisher reputation and author relationships
Recover more of what you’re owed — transparently
Work alongside your existing fee servicer and workflows

Our Experience

15+ years of fee recovery in academic publishing
Deep knowledge of APCs, open access, and hybrid models
Fluency in institutional payment processes and grant cycles
Proven record of tracking funding sources, and identifying payment bottlenecks

How We’re Different

Publisher-First

We understand the unique dynamics of academic publishing and prioritize your long-term relationships.

We make the extra effort to track each and every unpaid obligation

Seamless collaboration with your current fee servicer — no IT overhaul.

Respectful, Structured Outreach

A multi-tier follow-up approach that’s professional and transparent, with options for institutional routing.

Aligned Incentives

Contingency-only model — we’re paid when you are.

Visibility & Reporting

Clear status and outcomes to keep your team informed.

Author Goodwill Preserved

Outreach tone and cadence designed to maintain trust.

Leadership

Patrick Tormey, Managing Director

Patrick leads Publication Fee Services at Alliant, bringing deep knowledge of journal funding complexities and a commitment to balancing financial sustainability with professional integrity.

What This Means for You

Higher fee recovery without extra burden on your team
Author-friendly contact that protects your reputation
Quick start: pilot with a limited cohort of accounts

Let’s talk

Interested in learning more or starting a small pilot? We’re happy to share details and discuss how we can extend your current process.