Missing or concealed persons
Tracing missing, concealed or difficult-to-reach persons and checking leads that may assist in locating them.
Complete statutory scope
Private detective services
Nine information-gathering fields and three additional groups: service of documents, prevention consulting and protection of information.
9 information-gathering fields
Every assignment must fit within a lawful field, purpose and written authorisation.
Persons responsible for damage and protection of rights
Identifying persons responsible for pecuniary or non-pecuniary damage and gathering facts required to protect the client’s rights.
Anonymous letters and messages
Identifying authors and senders of anonymous communications, except where the law protects the identity of a reporter.
Debtors and their assets
Lawful enquiries concerning debtors and their assets for the legitimate enforcement of claims and other rights.
Missing or lost objects
Gathering information about missing or lost objects and the circumstances in which they disappeared.
Non-compete obligations and clauses
Checking compliance with non-compete restrictions, diversion of business and other relevant circumstances.
Business operations and reliability
Checking business operations, reliability, connections and risks where the client has a lawful interest.
Offences prosecuted by private prosecution
Gathering information about offences prosecuted by private action and their alleged perpetrators.
Employment-related breaches
Checking travel-expense abuse, work under the influence of alcohol or prohibited drugs, other disciplinary breaches and, where justified, possible sick-leave abuse.
Three additional groups
Delivery, prevention consulting and information protection.
Service of letters and other documents
Documented delivery to recipients, including additional requirements where special regulations apply.
Crime-prevention consulting
Review of risks, internal procedures and incident response, with practical recommendations to reduce recurrence.
Protection of trade secrets, systems and data
Planning and implementing protection of trade secrets, information systems, economic and personal data and other information.
Frequently requested directions
Detailed guidance by type of matter.
These pages explain common situations, the usual process and the type of outcome that can realistically be expected. The final scope is always agreed individually.
Person search
Missing, concealed or difficult-to-locate persons and cases with an international element.
More →Suspected infidelity
Discreet factual verification when infidelity is suspected in a marriage or relationship, within a lawful and proportionate scope.
More →For companies
Business risk, non-compete issues, trade secrets, background checks and employment-related matters.
More →Digital security
Information protection, preservation of digital traces and support following digital incidents.
More →Service of documents
Documented delivery of letters and other documents.
More →How we work
First consultation, written authorisation, execution, reporting and confidentiality.
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