Private & Confidential Investigations
Discreet inquiries.
Evidence that holds up.
Briarcliff Investigations carries out discreet, high-stakes corporate and legal surveillance work across London and the wider UK — led personally by a former Metropolitan Police detective with twelve years in criminal investigation.
- ABI accredited
- Fully insured & DBS checked
About the Principle
Founded by a former intelligence specialist with two decades of service in high-pressure, mission-critical environments, our firm was established to elevate the standards of private investigation. Throughout a twenty-year career managing complex intelligence operations, our founder recognized a recurring gap in the private sector: a lack of rigor, precise methodology, and uncompromising professional ethics.
Today, that same level of strategic precision, analytical discipline, and absolute integrity guides every case we handle. We deliver clear, actionable truth with the discretion and exactness our clients demand.
- Accreditation
- Association of British Investigators (ABI)
- Membership
- World Association of Detectives (WAD)
- Background
- Metropolitan Police, Criminal Investigation Department, 2000–2012
- Coverage
- London based, Cases UK‑wide
Services
Cases are agreed individually, but most work falls into one of the following.
Matrimonial & relationship investigations
Establishing facts, quietly and carefully, where trust in a relationship has been called into question.
Corporate due diligence
Pre-investment and pre-partnership checks on companies and individuals, before a contract is signed.
Pre-employment & background checks
Verifying employment history, directorships and public record for candidates and key hires.
Surveillance & evidence gathering
Covert observation carried out to a standard that holds up under scrutiny later on.
Missing person tracing
Locating people who have lost touch with family, or who cannot otherwise be found or served.
Fraud & asset investigation
Tracing hidden assets and building a factual account of suspected fraud, for individuals or businesses.
Process serving
Prompt, properly documented service of legal documents, with a signed certificate of service.
Litigation support
Evidence collation and witness tracing to support solicitors ahead of a hearing.
How Cases work
Initial call
A free, confidential conversation to understand what you need and whether it's something the office can help with.
Written proposal
A clear scope of work and fixed or capped cost, agreed before anything begins.
The investigation
Work is carried out to the agreed plan, with regular, plain-language updates.
Final report
A written report you can act on — and rely on, if it needs to go further.
Speak to the office
Every inquiry is handled with absolute discretion and reviewed personally. For the fastest response, reach out via email.
London, WC1R 4ED
Weekends by appointment