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Research Associates has provided bespoke and structured professional solutions to due diligence since 1977, minimising risk for our clients and allowing them to make better-informed decisions. Our background checks are comprehensive and discreet – we ensure that the subject under investigation remains entirely unaware of the process throughout investigations.
These checks are an easy, no-fuss way to bring peace of mind and allow a sense of security in both personal and professional dealings. Our services are entirely legal and provide concerned parties with a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s or company’s historic status. This gives perspective and allows for informed decisions as to whether to remain personally or professionally involved with a person or entity. All information is obtained from qualified contacts, open-source intelligence (OSInt) collected from the public domain, in some cases, limited observation and other wholly legal sources.
When engaging in partnerships or significant investments, due diligence services are crucial to ensure that you are making informed decisions. Our due diligence investigation services offer comprehensive investigative due diligence that covers all aspects of a company’s operations. This includes assessing a potential business partner, examining the supply chain, and conducting private inquiries into key stakeholders. Operational due diligence is an essential part of the process, as it helps identify specific issues that could lead to reputational damage or financial fraud. With the help of an experienced investigator, you can protect your interests, make informed decisions, and safeguard your company’s reputation, whether you are dealing with other companies, organisations, or individual investors.
Research Associates’ background check services vary according to specific requirements. They are carried out by qualified professionals with decades of experience using cutting-edge technology, ensuring our checks are comprehensive, discreet, and time-efficient. Our reporting includes most international jurisdictions, covering over 227 nations worldwide.
Our routine background check includes the following aspects:
Our bespoke background checks are entirely customisable, with the option to include any/all of the following:
Due diligence investigations are a critical step in the process of making informed business decisions, particularly when dealing with potential business partners, joint ventures, or significant transactions like mergers and acquisitions. A thorough due diligence investigation involves a deep dive into financial records, public records, and proprietary databases to uncover any hidden liabilities, financial problems, or other potential risks that could affect the success of the deal.
At Research Associates, our diligence investigation services cover every aspect of the due diligence process, from financial due diligence and legal due diligence to operational and environmental due diligence. Our experienced investigators and forensic accountants conduct thorough due diligence investigations, ensuring that all relevant details are uncovered, providing you with actionable intelligence. Such an investigation is essential for identifying potential risks and ensuring that your business decisions are sound. Whether you are evaluating third-party vendors, conducting site visits, or assessing compliance with legal issues, our diligence research will provide the insight you need to protect your reputation and make informed decisions.
The very best way to ensure your specific needs are met is to reach out to us directly. Give us a call for a personalised appraisal and a clear, no-obligation quotation from one of our qualified professionals. If you’re unable to call right now, don’t worry—simply use our contact form, and we’ll get back to you promptly.
We offer a confidential consultation, tailored investigation strategy, and rapid, detailed reporting.
Get in touch for a FREE, no-obligation, private consultation. Discuss your circumstances, the obstacles you encounter, and the objectives you aim to fulfill through your investigation.
We will propose a tailor-made approach and specific tactics for your situation, utilising our extensive array of services. Transparent pricing will be provided, and your plan will be agreed upon before we proceed with the investigation.
Our expert private investigators will carry out a discreet, comprehensive, and professional investigation, providing a detailed report within 24 hours of completion, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the findings.
Due diligence and background check services involve a thorough investigation into an individual’s or company’s history, reputation, and credentials. This includes verifying personal information, professional history, financial stability, and legal compliance to assess credibility and risk.
A background check can reveal various details such as employment history, educational background, criminal records, credit history, legal disputes, and public profiles. The scope of the check depends on the client’s requirements and the nature of the investigation.
Yes, our global network and resources enable us to conduct thorough background checks and due diligence on an international scale, taking into account local laws and cultural nuances.
Since 1977, we’ve been known for our outstanding quality of service, which includes professional and experienced investigators, access to legal intelligence, state-of-the-art techniques, comprehensive coverage, fast response, and excellent standards of practice.
Absolutely, you can trust that your case will remain confidential when you hire our agency. We consider confidentiality a top priority and take several measures to ensure it. Our private investigators are trained to handle cases discreetly, and we offer consultations protected by Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). These legally binding agreements guarantee that any information shared during the consultation and throughout the investigation will remain strictly confidential. You can have full confidence that your privacy is protected when working with us.
The answer is yes, it is legal to hire a private investigator in the United Kingdom. Private investigators operate within the boundaries of UK law and are subject to regulations and licensing requirements. When you hire a reputable private investigator agency like Research Associates, you can trust that your investigation will be conducted in compliance with all legal and ethical standards.
A private investigator in the UK can legally perform various tasks such as conducting surveillance, gathering evidence, performing background checks and more. However, they must operate within the boundaries of the law, which means they cannot do things like hack into private communications, trespass on private property, or make arrests. For a more detailed exploration of what private investigators can and cannot do in the UK, read our blog here.
Research Associates is proud to be associated with prestigious organisations in the field of investigation and forensic sciences. As a distinguished member of the UK’s Association of British Investigators, we uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical practices.
Furthermore, our affiliation with The Institute of Professional Investigators and the World Association of Detectives Inc. underscores our commitment to global excellence in the investigative industry.
We also take pride in our membership with the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, which demonstrates our dedication to advancing forensic science and maintaining the highest level of expertise in our field.
Confidentiality is key to our work; therefore, we treat all investigations with utmost discretion and privacy throughout, assuring loyalty and professionalism at all times.
We offer a comprehensive range of services, from locating people and dealing with personal relationship investigation, to fraud recovery and resolving blackmail.
Over the years, we have worked to provide solicitors, barristers and other advisors with hard evidence in the civil and criminal courts of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and overseas, including the USA and other jurisdictions.
Our business spans the globe, from your doorstep to wherever investigation takes us. Research Associates boasts a formidable network of multinational and multi-disciplined experts, resulting in a complete global and local capability. Research Associates is one of the world’s most elite private detective agencies, first established in 1977.
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