Investigations
Discreet investigations. Confirmed facts.
A complete investigations service for anyone who needs the truth confirmed before they act — private individuals, families, family offices and organisations alike.
Not a corporate add-on. A service in its own right.
Private investigations is not reserved for companies. The majority of our instructions come from private individuals — a principal checking a counterparty, a family considering staff, a client validating a story they have been told, or an owner confirming a position before they commit.
Every engagement is scoped in writing, conducted discreetly and lawfully, and delivered with a clear, evidenced report. We state what is confirmed, what is not, and what remains unknown — and we keep the difference clear.
Capability
What we investigate.
Background & Due Diligence
Identity, history, reputation and standing confirmed for counterparties, partners, staff and associates.
Surveillance & Observation
Discreet observation to confirm or refute activity, location and association.
Tracing & Locating
Locating individuals, assets and interests where a legitimate cause exists.
Reputational Enquiries
What is being said, by whom, and where it originates.
Pre-Transaction Checks
Vetting before property, business or personal commitments are signed.
Staff & Household Vetting
Background confirmation for candidates, domestic staff and close associates.
Detail
Matters we are instructed on.
Process
From instruction to evidenced report.
Consultation
A confidential briefing on the question, the subject and what you need to know.
Scope
A written scope, method, timescale and cost agreed before any work begins.
Investigation
Discreet enquiries conducted lawfully and proportionately.
Report
A clear, evidenced report stating what is confirmed, what is not, and what remains open.
Questions
Answers, before you ask.
Is this only for corporate clients?
No. Private investigations is a complete service for anyone — private individuals, families, family offices and organisations. Most of our instructions come from private clients.
Will the subject know they are being investigated?
No. All enquiries are conducted discreetly. The subject is not informed unless you choose to disclose the findings.
Are the methods legal?
Yes. Every investigation is conducted within the law, proportionate to the question, and documented to a standard that stands up if the findings are ever challenged.
Next Step
Tell us what you need. We will take it from there.
Every enquiry is handled by a senior coordinator, in confidence, and answered the same day.