People Tracing

Whether you wish to verify the identity and whereabouts of defendants pre-litigation, locate someone to enable personal service of legal documents, or find witnesses to provide evidence, you can turn to our tracing services to find people in the UK and around the world.

Utilising cutting-edge software and databases, coupled with an extensive network of contacts both in the UK and internationally, we aim to locate and identify individuals with precision and speed.

Our tracing efforts are not limited to desktop research alone. We combine data analysis and investigation with human-source intelligence from activities including field enquiries and covert surveillance.

Every trace is unique and influenced by its specific circumstances. Understanding this, we offer bespoke solutions that are designed to navigate the complexities of each case, ensuring the right balance between thoroughness and discretion.

Meet the Investigations team
Our experienced team of investigators and surveillance experts offer a full range of tracing services, from desktop research to field enquiries.

Our team have an exceptional track record in delivering positive results for law firms, insolvency professionals, corporates, councils, lenders and more.

MEET THE TEAM

Mike Wright

Risk Management and Investigations

Chloe Foster

Investigations

Mike Davenport

Technical Covert Operations

Lily Coady-Mayall

Investigations

Elizabeth Wright

Investigations

Debtor tracing

Safeguarding your financial interests is paramount when dealing with delinquent accounts. Our debtor tracing service is the strategic solution for locating individuals who have fallen behind on their financial obligations. Leveraging state-of-the-art resources, we conduct thorough investigations to find absconding debtors, facilitating the recovery of assets and strengthening your bottom line.

Employment tracing

Whether your confirming the legitimacy of a prospective employee’s work history or need to determine a debtor’s ability to repay their debt, our employment tracing service cuts through the noise, delivering precise information that ensures you can make informed decisions.

Next-of-kin tracing

In scenarios where it is crucial to locate a beneficiary, or in delicate matters of estate resolution, our next-of-kin tracing service guides the way. The intricacies of familial ties requires a sensitive approach, and we bring to bear our considerable expertise to respectfully and efficiently establish the necessary connections, providing both closure and legal clarity.

Witness tracing

Tracing a witness can be an essential part of your work in building a strong case and ensuring you obtain all necessary evidence. If there is only one witness to a matter, this can be make or break for a case. Additionally, you may need to serve a witness with a subpoena requiring them to give evidence in court. We can do both.

Why Choose ESA Risk?

With connections spanning across continents, our people tracing capabilities are not limited by geography.
We don’t just locate individuals; we prepare the groundwork for legal proceedings, should they be necessary.
Our operations adhere strictly to legal and ethical standards, ensuring all activities are conducted within the bounds of the law.
Our investigators are among the best in the field, with credentials from reputable organisations such as the Association of British Investigators (ABI) and the World Association of Detectives (WAD).
Our success stories span the globe, helping clients recover what’s rightfully theirs, from tangible assets to invaluable connections.