A fixer is someone who is assigned or contracted to solve problems for others. The term has different meanings in different contexts. In British usage, the term is neutral, referring to a person, such as a SPAD (political advisor), "who...gets things done".[1] Use in American English implies that the methods used are of questionable morality and legality.[2]
In organized crime, cleaners remove incrimitating physical evidence, including the disposal of bodies or witnesses. In sports, the term describes someone who makes arrangements to manipulate or pre-arrange the outcome of a sporting contest. In journalism, a fixer is a local person who expedites the work of a foreign correspondent.