Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we're asked most
Before instructing us, it's natural to have questions, about how we work, what we need from you, and what to expect once your enquiry begins. Below, we've answered the questions we're asked most often. If you can't find what you're looking for, get in touch and we'll be glad to help.
Working With Us
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Our approach is grounded in the principles of thoughtful intelligence. We offer an alternative to the rigidity often found in larger firms, with a client-centric approach that provides personalised attention and flexibility in both services and pricing to accommodate clients with varying budgets and requirements.
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Our Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers are simply a guide to the types of packages we offer. We also provide a flexible pick-n-mix service, allowing you to choose exactly which elements you'd like included in your report. From there, we'll create a bespoke package and fee tailored to your needs.
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Yes. Our reports are prepared to a standard capable of withstanding scrutiny, and where required, we can provide a witness statement or attend court to give evidence in support of our findings.
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We can work with very little information, such as a name and a partial date of birth. It's best to send over everything you have on file, as potential connections can be made from any type of intelligence. Typically, the most useful details are date of birth, full name, known assets, address history, social media, family members, company appointments, and known overseas connections.
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Get in touch via our contact form, or by emailing enquiries@satori-intelligence.co.uk. We'll arrange a call, or email you, to discuss your case, and for compliance purposes, we're obligated to understand why the searches are required. Before taking on the instruction, we'll carry out a risk assessment, including a conflict check, before providing you with a proposal and our Terms of Business.
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Yes. We conduct all our investigations to the highest ethical and legal standards, fully compliant with relevant laws and regulations, so our clients can instruct us with complete confidence.
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Our Director has over a decade of experience working closely with top practitioners from leading legal, insolvency, and corporate firms across the UK, conducting investigations that span from routine matters to highly complex, multi-million-pound cases involving complicated corporate structures, cross-border elements, and high-profile disputes.
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Turnaround varies depending on the nature of the instruction, but as a general guide, most enquiries are completed within 2 to 3 weeks. Some matters can be resolved more quickly, while others, particularly complex or multi-jurisdictional investigations, may take longer. Where a deadline applies, whether for a court date, a limitation period, or another time-sensitive reason, we always aim to work to it, and can accommodate urgent instructions where required.
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Yes. We conduct investigations both in the UK and internationally, drawing on a global network of in-country agents and sources. See our international investigations page for more detail.
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Yes. All instructions are handled in strict confidence, and we comply fully with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in every investigation we undertake.
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Yes. We're happy to provide a sample report on request, please get in touch and we'll send one over.
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We work with both. Private individuals can instruct us directly, though given the sensitive nature of our work, we're only able to take on instructions where there's a clear and lawful basis for the enquiry, such as a solicitor already instructed, a court order etc.
All our work adheres to ICO and UK GDPR compliance, ensuring every matter is handled properly and lawfully, protecting ourselves, our clients, and the subject of the enquiry alike.
Our Services
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We offer a full range of investigative services, including asset tracing, due diligence, people tracing, employment tracing, process serving, covert operations, cryptocurrency investigations, and bespoke investigations such as genealogy research, personal credit data reports and connections investigations. See our services page for the full list..
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It depends on how much detail your matter requires. Bronze suits straightforward enquiries where a clear overview is enough, such as an early-stage check before deciding whether to pursue a matter further. Silver adds broader database and social media coverage for a more rounded picture. Gold is suited to complex or higher-value matters, where discreet human-source enquiries, deeper analysis, and a more comprehensive report are needed. If you're unsure, we're happy to talk through your case and recommend the right level, or build a bespoke scope instead.
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People tracing establishes an individual's current location, while employment tracing establishes their current place of work. The two are often instructed together, and both can be supported by desktop research or discreet human-source enquiries where an online footprint is limited.
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Yes. Covert operations are frequently instructed alongside asset tracing, due diligence, or people tracing, corroborating information gathered through other means, such as confirming a lifestyle claim or verifying the presence of an asset at a property.
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Bespoke investigations cover matters that don't fit neatly into our standard categories, or that require a combination of services. This includes genealogy research, connections investigations, personal credit data reports, and cryptocurrency investigations, among others.
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A personal credit data report gives a snapshot of a subject's UK credit status, mortgages, loans, credit cards, and similar accounts, without leaving a footprint, and it's legally obtained and disclosable. It pairs well with an asset trace, since a mortgage can often be linked to a specific property. This report is only available for fraud-related matters or on behalf of an insolvency practitioner.
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Both services are available at tiered levels, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, or as a flexible pick-n-mix service, allowing you to choose exactly which elements you'd like included. We'll work with you to design a scope and fee that suits your case and budget.
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Yes. If an initial report identifies something that warrants a closer look, we can scope further enquiries as a second phase, without needing to start again from scratch.
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Asset tracing identifies and locates specific assets, property, vehicles, accounts, and similar holdings. Depending on the depth of the enquiry, this can extend to establishing whether assets have been dissipated, transferred overseas, or hidden within complex corporate structures.
Due diligence is broader, assessing a person or company's overall financial standing, reputational position, and background before a decision is made. .