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General Investigations

We provide a wide range of sensitive private investigation services addressing legal, commercial, and personal concerns for a diverse range of clients.

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Tracing

We can swiftly and accurately trace missing persons, identify debtors, locate witnesses and find lost assets using advanced search analysis and proven investigative techniques.

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High-Level Vetting & Background Checks

Our investigatory services are ideally placed to check individuals' histories, verify their track records and allay any potential concerns during recruitment and selection activity.

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Due Diligence

Our discreet corporate due diligence services can help uncover hidden risks and anomalies prior to mergers, acquisitions, or similar high-risk commercial transactions.

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Surveillance & Covert Operations

We provide discreet surveillance operations tailored to your specific needs. We can gather actionable intelligence while remaining wholly unobserved by your target.

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Fraud

We use proven intelligence and investigative methods to uncover fraud, recover assets, and deliver evidence that stands up to legal and professional scrutiny.

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Process Serving

Our process servers are familiar with all UK court regulations and are equipped to serve legal documents promptly, securely, and in line with best practices.

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Legal Support

Our investigators offer expert legal support through litigation support, tracing witnesses, taking statements, evidence gathering, and preparing court-ready documents.

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Environmental Investigations

Our private investigators can uncover regulatory compliance breaches, investigate pollution incidents, and unethical corporate practices affecting the environment.

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Corporate Due Diligence

A: It helps uncover financial liabilities, legal issues, and reputational risks, enabling informed decision-making before finalising a deal.
A: It includes financial audits, legal checks, ownership verification, compliance assessments, and background checks on directors and shareholders.
A: Depending on the scope, it can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.

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High-Level Vetting

A: It’s essential for hiring C-suite executives, investors, board members, or engaging with politically exposed individuals or international clients.
A: It typically includes global sanctions screening, adverse media checks, litigation history, asset verification, and deep web/dark web analysis.
A: Yes, when conducted through regulated and ethical methods, it complies with all data protection regulations.

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Tracing People

A: Yes, if there's a legitimate interest—such as debt recovery, legal matters, or court proceedings—tracing is legally permissible.
A: It can take hours or several days, depending on available information and the complexity of the case.
A: Investigators use databases, public records, social media, utility searches, and fieldwork to locate individuals.

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Background Checks

A: It may include identity verification, employment history, education, criminal records, credit reports, and directorship checks.
A: Yes, as long as they comply with GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and are conducted with lawful purpose.
A: Basic checks take 1–3 days; more complex investigations may take up to 7–10 days.
A: Employers, landlords, financial institutions, and legal professionals regularly use background checks to manage risk.

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Process Serving

A: Process serving is the act of delivering legal documents to individuals involved in court proceedings to formally notify them.
A: Yes, in many cases, especially for court proceedings, a professional process server is required to prove that documents were properly delivered.
A: A certificate or affidavit of service is provided, which can be submitted to the court as proof.
A: Skilled process servers use legal techniques and investigative tools to locate and serve evasive individuals. Substituted service may be allowed by court order.

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Document Serving

A: Document serving covers any delivery of formal papers (legal or otherwise), while process serving is specific to court proceedings.
A: Legal notices, court summons, divorce papers, statutory demands, and contractual notices.
A: Yes, professional servers ensure documents are handled discreetly and in accordance with privacy laws.

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Environmental Investigation

A: It’s an assessment of land or property to identify contamination, pollution risks, or compliance with environmental regulations.
A: Prior to land acquisition, redevelopment, planning applications, or during corporate mergers involving industrial or commercial property.
A: It includes site history reviews, soil and groundwater testing, risk assessments, and regulatory checks.
A: They help identify past contamination and potential regulatory breaches that may result in cleanup obligations or fines.
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