The phrase "advises upon" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward.
It can be used in contexts where someone is providing advice or guidance on a specific topic, although "advises on" is more standard.
Example: "The consultant advises upon the best practices for improving team productivity."
Alternatives: "advises on" or "provides guidance on".
Muddying the waters are compensation consultants, who are often appointed by the very chief executives whom they advise upon.
He reckoned that he had travelled about 70,000 miles for each of the last 40 years, studying and advising upon cities and regions.
The advocate or barrister is especially responsible for the second stage, but he may advise upon or draft many of the documents used in other stages.
The prime minister accepted the committee's recommendation that Hartnett be allowed to join Deloitte, but set a series of rules on what he can and cannot advise upon while working for Deloitte.
If an error occurred in the auspices, the augurs could, of their own accord or at the request of the Senate, inform themselves of the circumstances and advise upon it.
In response to questions from the Guardian, BP confirmed it had contracted Unaoil for engineering services related to the Kirkuk oilfield, but declined to respond in detail to queries about whether its compliance department had approved or advised upon the deal.
Or the time Theresa May defended Lincolnshire Police when they awarded a G4S a £200 million contract – a contract advised upon for the firm by one Tom Winsor, who just two years earlier had written an independent report on police reform for the government.
EM advised upon the design of the 2004 entomological survey.
Following these interim analyses the DSMB will advise upon continuation of the trial.
Every older individual should be advised upon adequate calcium and vitamin D replacement.
Every older individual should be advised upon adequate vitamin D and calcium intake.
