Private Investigations & Intelligence
Discreet. Intelligence-led. Professionally delivered.
When circumstances require answers, Fortis provides clients with professional investigative support built around discretion, integrity and experience.
Drawing upon extensive backgrounds in policing, investigations, security, intelligence gathering and risk management, our team and specialist associates can support individuals and organisations facing complex, sensitive or high-risk situations.
From corporate concerns and fraud enquiries to surveillance, background investigations and complex private matters, our approach is proportionate, lawful and focused on establishing the facts clients need to make informed decisions.
Our Investigative Capabilities
We support a broad range of investigative requirements with absolute discretion, ensuring all operations are conducted within legal frameworks for maximum evidential value.
Corporate Investigations
Protecting business interests through intelligence-led internal and external enquiries.
Fraud & Financial Investigations
Identifying financial irregularities, embezzlement, and complex fraudulent schemes.
Background & Due Diligence Investigations
Comprehensive vetting and pre-transactional risk assessments for key appointments.
Surveillance
Discreet mobile and static surveillance by highly trained specialist teams.
Asset Tracing & Intelligence
Global capability to identify, locate and profile hidden or disputed assets.
Person & Address Tracing
Professional location services to establish current residences or contact details.
Employee & Workplace Investigations
Investigation of internal theft, misconduct, and breach of restrictive covenants.
Theft & Loss Investigations
Establishing circumstances of material loss and identifying responsible parties.
Open-Source Intelligence — OSINT
Advanced Open-Source Intelligence gathering from publicly accessible digital data.
Digital & Cyber Investigative Support
Specialist investigative support for online threats, cyber-enabled crime and digital evidence.
Private Client Investigations
Highly sensitive investigations into complex personal and family matters.
Security-Related Investigations
Enquiries focused on identifying and mitigating physical or systemic security threats.
How an Investigation Works
Every investigation is structured, proportionate and designed around the client’s objectives.
01
Confidential Consultation
The client explains the circumstances and what they need to establish.
02
Initial Assessment
Fortis considers the objectives, available information, legal considerations, risks and appropriate investigative options.
03
Investigation Strategy
A proportionate investigative plan is developed, including methodology, resources and anticipated costs.
04
Investigation
Approved enquiries are undertaken discreetly and professionally, with appropriate communication.
05
Findings & Recommendations
The client receives clear findings and recommendations for further investigative or security action.
Integrity Is Non-Negotiable
Our objective is not simply to obtain information. It is to obtain reliable information through lawful, ethical and defensible investigative methods.
All enquiries are undertaken for legitimate purposes and with careful consideration of UK legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection, privacy and confidentiality.
Fortis will not undertake unlawful surveillance, unlawful access to accounts or communications, impersonation designed to unlawfully obtain protected information, hacking, accessing restricted databases, or any other unlawful investigative activity.
Who We Support
Businesses and corporate clients
High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals
Family offices
Professional advisers
Legal professionals
Property owners and developers
Educational organisations
Security-sensitive organisations
Private individuals with legitimate investigative requirements
Investigation + Security
Beyond the Investigation
Identifying what happened is sometimes only the beginning. Because Fortis operates across security consultancy, protective security and investigations, findings can be translated into practical measures designed to reduce the likelihood of the problem happening again.
Investigation → Identify the circumstances
Intelligence → Understand the threat
Security Assessment → Identify vulnerabilities
Recommendations → Reduce future exposure
Ongoing Support → Protect the client, organisation or assets
Need Answers? Start With a Confidential Conversation.
Every investigation begins with understanding the circumstances. Speak confidentially with Fortis about your concerns, what you need to establish and the options available.
All enquiries are handled in confidence and without obligation.