Private Investigator in Southampton

At Adley Barton, we understand sometimes you can’t do it alone so we will help to provide professionals and discretion. Our private investigators in Southampton have experience in law enforcement, corporate security, and investigative work.

Together they bring decades of experience. We offer our services to all individuals needing facts and information to make informed decisions. Whether you are suspecting someone of cheating, or a person has gone missing, there is corporate fraud going on, or you are involved in a legal tussle that needs evidence gathering.

Our local knowledge of Southampton and the surrounding Surrey areas gives us distinct advantages. We understand the local business landscape, have established relationships with relevant contacts, and can navigate the area efficiently. This translates to faster results and more cost-effective investigations for our clients.

We can begin our investigations in Southampton immediately. We have a large team of detectives who are ready to be deployed without delay to collect vital evidence. We understand that many cases are time sensitive so we get going as soon as you have authorised our services and payment has been made. If your investigation is time-sensitive then we suggest calling us to speed up the process.

Yes. We can have discreet meetings at our local office in Southampton or at a private agreed location such as a café, business centre or your home; whichever is safest and best for you.

Absolutely. Our investigations are conducted in accordance with UK law which means all reports, photographs and film we provide may be used in evidence or at tribunal.

Although we are independent, we can work with Surrey Police or other authorities if you wish to report a matter so that the transfer of information is handled correctly. We often work with police on investigations where we have been asked to collected additional evidence of a crime.

We cover all of Southampton and the surrounding areas, such as Eastleigh, Fareham, Winchester, Romsey, Totton, and Hedge End and anywhere in Southampton.

Many businesses in Southampton now rely on the services of Adley Barton to keep their interests and investments safe. We are often called upon for background checks on partners and employees, to deliver legal documents, tracing individuals or assets, or to help with internal issues such as theft, harassment, policy violations, and suspected fraud.

We also assist in identifying and assembling evidence regarding trademark infringement, corporate spying, or unauthorised use of proprietary information.
Our discreet process will work behind the scenes to keep your business’s reputation intact.

Absolutely. Adley Barton has good working relationships with solicitors and barristers across the Surrey area. We acknowledge the rigorous demands of legal work and undertake our investigations accordingly within proper legal and chain of custody protocols. We offer important professional services that make legal strategies better and cases successful. These include: 

Evidence Collection: We identify and interview witnesses, collect documentary evidence and prepare case files that comply with legal requirements. 

Hand-Delivering Legal Documents: Our qualified process servers will ensure your documents comply with requirements and are served in a timely manner.

Tracing Services: We trace hidden assets and provide detailed financial investigations for divorce, debt recovery, and fraud matters.

Background Checks – We do background checks on opposing parties, witnesses, or potential jurors when it is legally permissible.
Surveillance Services: We also offer professional surveillance services capable of producing court admissible evidence when required.

Private investigators can operate legally in the United Kingdom as long as they comply with the law. We follow the rules set by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and work to a high professional standard.

Our investigators possess any licenses necessary and are members of professional organisations; for example, the Association of British Investigators (ABI). We stay on top of new laws and regulations governing privacy, data protection (GDPR) and surveillance, so all our work is lawful.

We also have professional indemnity insurance, high ethical standards which often exceed the legal requirements.

At Adley Barton, we provide several professional services and debtor tracing and debt recovery are among our core services. We know how incredibly frustrating it is to have an unpaid debt. Our expert detectives trace bank accounts, properties, vehicles, and other assets potentially available for recovery. We scour them for their current addresses of people who moved to avoid their dues.

After we track down the debtor and their assets, we work with you or your lawyer to figure out the best recovery approach. Even though we are not able to collect debts, our investigations provide necessary information for debt recovery.