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Cross-border investigations present unique challenges that demand specialized skills, often involving different legal systems, cultures, and languages

Discover our most interesting cases of 2023, where we successfully located assets, found people, and provided critical reputational insights, aiding our clients in complex legal scenarios.

In personal injury litigation, the caliber of witnesses and their testimony can often win or lose a case. Plaintiff’s lawyers typically start out by identifying essential witnesses; however, the challenge often lies in gauging their willingness to speak and the value...

When a case goes international What to expect with an overseas investigation In today’s interconnected world, investigations sometimes lead beyond borders. If the intelligence firm is part of a global network, that shouldn’t present a problem. But approaches differ...

Investigating private companies during due diligence Is there more going on than the financials show?   According to Harvard Business Review, 70–90 percent of all acquisitions fail. Many factors lead to this jaw-dropping data point, including a lack of insight...

When speaking with sources becomes essential Sometimes, nothing fills in the blanks better than human intelligence When a client hires us to find out more about a person, we first work discreetly behind the scenes to provide information about a person’s assets,...

“Even if the other side is being accusatory or asking argumentative questions, I want the witness just to recount facts without having an agenda…It undermines credibility if they switch their attitude between me and cross.”

Can ChatGPT jump-start your case? Our test showed it can—with an important caution. Can ChatGPT help clients research people and businesses? Yes, it’s a great way to determine what you want to know more about. We ran several peoples’ names through ChatGPT and asked...

The case for due diligence in the age of smaller deals Deal size and activity may be modest right now, but good vetting still matters. The M&A megadeals and IPO days of 2020–2022 have given way to a new reality: interest rate hikes, a bear market, even the threat...

Our most interesting cases of 2022 Understanding the life of a deceased used car salesman and other notable investigations Last year, we helped our clients get out of scams, defend themselves against federal charges, find family, uncover the source of threats, and...