Working With Family Offices
Discreet intelligence for high-net-worth families and their advisers
Operational Scope & Legal Context
Family offices engage us for matters that require absolute discretion and a specific quality of intelligence. The work ranges from counterparty due diligence to relationship background investigation, from asset intelligence to private protection matters. We serve family offices directly and through their principal advisers.
High-net-worth families face risks that are qualitatively different from corporate clients. Relationship fraud, investment fraud, reputational exposure and security risks are not hypothetical — they occur with regularity at this level. The correct response requires intelligence capability, not bureaucratic processes.
Tailored Services for Family Offices
Comprehensive background investigation of investment counterparties, business partners and individuals entering family relationships.
Discreet background investigation of personal relationships at the request of family members or their advisers.
Intelligence on the assets and financial position of counterparties, former spouses and partners.
Reporting & Evidentiary Standards
Family office matters are handled with the highest level of confidentiality. Instructions may be accepted through the family's principal advisers — solicitors, accountants, trustees — or directly. We do not disclose client identity or the existence of any instruction to any third party.
Instruct our practice for Family Offices.
Direct consultation with practice partners. Initial assessment under mutual non-disclosure.