Tracing Agents

We trace People & Assets anywhere

Emergency Tracing Service – Find a person, physical assets or financial assets in the UK or internationally. Our tracing specialists have a 98.8% success rate.

Urgent trace required? We find anyone, anywhere in the UK, or abroad

Success Rate: 98.8% | Same-Day Emergency Service Available

Time-critical legal proceedings? Family emergency? Commercial deadline? When other means do not provide results, you have specialist tracing teams.

Facing a court deadline? Need immediate results?

Why Choose Adley Barton Tracing Services?

The UK’s Premier Professional Tracing Specialists

We understand that hiring a private investigator is a big decision – often in stressful, urgent, and sensitive circumstances. That’s why we provide:

  • 99.4% Success Rate in the last 18 months
  • Elite Team – Our team is made up of former police detectives, military, and cyber technologies intelligence 
  • Fully Legal – All our services and operations are fully GDPR compliant.
  • UK and Global tracing capabilities 
  • State-of-the-art technology – Investigative databases and tools not available to the public.

Our tracing experts use traditional methods alongside technology for effective verifications, and we can use resources that not all agencies have access to. Where others reach dead ends, we find solutions.

Our Most Requested Tracing Services

We handle over many different tracing requirements – here are the most in-demand services:

Advanced Asset Investigation & Recovery

Property & Real Estate Tracing

Financial Asset Investigation

How It Works

  • Discreet execution – by experienced field agents.
  • Clear evidence delivered – photos, reports, and witness statements.
  • Free, confidential consultation – no obligation.
  • Tailored investigation plan – designed for your case.

Get an exact quote in minutes – contact us 24/7.

What Our Clients Say

“Professional, discreet, and worth every penny. They got me the proof I needed in just 48 hours.”

L.S, London

“Adley Barton saved my business from a major fraud case. Couldn’t recommend them enough.”

PGT. Brighton

Our Press Coverage

Adley Barton tracing agents and private detectives have been featured in the press As seen in:
The New York Post, Huffington Post, The Sun, Yahoo Life, The Mirror, Lad Bible, Bristol Post, Wales Online

We recommend calling us on 0800 788 0385 to quickly discuss your specific situation – we handle everything from simple traces to complex international cases.

UK-Wide Coverage & International Capabilities

Comprehensive UK Coverage

London & South East All London boroughs, Surrey, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire

Midlands Region Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Worcester, Warwick, Northampton

Northern England Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Bradford, Preston, Hull, York, Blackpool, Middlesbrough

Wales Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham, Bangor, Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Rhyl

Scotland Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Stirling, Inverness, Perth, Kilmarnock

Northern Ireland Belfast, Londonderry, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Bangor, Craigavon

International Tracing Network

European Union Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Cyprus

English-Speaking Nations United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland

Global Reach UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Monaco, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan

Our Professional Tracing Methodology

1. Confidential Initial Assessment

Free Consultation Service

  • Detailed discussion of your specific requirements
  • Assessment of available information and starting points
  • Transparent fixed-fee quotation with no hidden costs
  • Immediate case initiation upon instruction

2. Information Analysis & Strategy Development

Working with Minimal Information

Our expert tracers achieve results from limited starting data:

Essential Information Required:

  • Full name (including any known aliases or variations)
  • Last known address (regardless of age)
  • Approximate date of birth or age range
  • Any additional identifying details

Enhanced Success Factors:

  • Previous employment details
  • Vehicle registration numbers
  • Telephone numbers or email addresses
  • Family member names and relationships
  • Educational background or qualifications

3. Multi-Layered Investigation Process

Database Intelligence Gathering

  • Exclusive professional database interrogation
  • Electoral roll and council tax record analysis
  • Land Registry and property ownership searches
  • Company House directorship investigations
  • Court records and bankruptcy registers

Digital Footprint Analysis

  • Social media presence examination
  • Online activity pattern analysis
  • Digital communication monitoring
  • Website and forum participation tracking
  • Professional networking platform investigation

Physical Investigation Methods

  • Neighbourhood enquiries and witness interviews
  • Surveillance operations where appropriate
  • Vehicle tracking and movement analysis
  • Property observation and verification
  • Network mapping of associates and connections

4. Comprehensive Evidence Documentation

Detailed Investigation Reports Include:

  • Verified current residential address with photographic evidence
  • Contact information including telephone numbers and email addresses
  • Employment details and workplace verification
  • Family connections and household associates
  • Property ownership and financial interests
  • Vehicle ownership and registration details
  • Court-admissible documentation for legal proceedings

Emergency Same-Day Tracing & Process Service

Our integrated emergency response team provides:

✓ Rapid Location Services – Find anyone anywhere in the UK within hours
✓ Professional Process Serving – Immediate on-site document delivery
✓ Same-Day Resolution – Complete location and service within business hours
✓ Legal Compliance Guarantee – All procedures meet strict legal requirements
✓ Photographic Evidence – Complete documentation for court purposes

Urgent legal deadline approaching?

No problem. We start immediately.

Contact an Adley Barton Tracing Agents Now

Tracing Agent FAQs

Can a tracing agent find people how are hiding on purpose?

Yes, most certainly. Our specialists can track down individuals that don’t wish to be found, including the missing. We can find people who have:

  • Legally changed their name or assumed a false identity.
  • Relocated abroad to evade discovery.
  • Used accommodation addresses or mail forwarding services.
  • Deliberately minimised their digital presence.
  • Employed sophisticated counter-surveillance measures.

By using age-old traditional investigation technique to sophisticated technology combined with exclusive databases we uncover the subtlest concealment.

What information do you require for a successful trace?

Remarkably, very little. Our professional investigators will uncover the truth using limited information, but we can achieve faster results with more detailed information.

Minimum requirements to begin trace are: 

  • Full name (including any known variations)
  • Approximate age or date of birth
  • Last known address (however outdated)

Additional Helpful Information:

  • Previous employment details
  • Vehicle registration numbers (if available)
  • Telephone numbers or email addresses
  • Family member names
  • Educational background

Outdated or limited information does not stop success. Our specialists continuously overcome data limitations with advanced investigative techniques. 

Is it possible to find hidden assets during divorce or commercial disputes?

Absolutely. Asset investigation is at the core of what we do. We can find:

Hidden Property Assets.

  • Properties of residential and commercial nature under nominee arrangements.
  • Overseas property investments and offshore holdings.
  • Development land and agricultural properties.

Financial Assets.

  • Undisclosed bank accounts and investment portfolios.
  • Pension funds and life insurance policies.
  • Cryptocurrency holdings and digital wallets.
  • Business shareholdings and directorship interests.

The gathering of evidence meets UK law so that documents can go to court.

How fast can you find someone for urgent legal needs?

The speed of our response depends on the complexity of the case and the available information. 

  • Same-Day Service: Emergency cases with good initial info.
  • 24-48 Hours: Cases of high priority with sufficient starting data.
  • Standard traces with typical information levels.  2-5 working days.
  • 1 to 3 weeks: More complex cases involving name change or international elements.

Emergency response teams continuously operate around the clock for legal deadlines and urgent family issues.

Can you help recover funds from a fraudulent contractor?

Certainly. We specialise in tracking fraudulent contractors who:

  • Accept deposits without completing contracted work.
  • Operate under false identities and fake company details.
  • Provide substandard work before becoming untraceable.
  • Use a “phoenix” company structures to shed legal obligations.

We identify true identities and hidden assets and coordinate with debt recovery specialists and lawyers to maximise the chances of recovery.

Are all tracing methods legal and admissible in court?

Yes, absolutely. All our methodologies comply fully with:

  • The UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Human Rights Act privacy provisions.
  • Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act requirements.
  • Professional Standards of British Investigators Association.

Different techniques are utilised in gathering of evidence. We don’t ever use hacking, impersonation or other illegal means.

Can you trace individuals internationally?

Indeed so, through our extensive global network of professional investigators. We regularly trace individuals to:

Countries in Europe: Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria

The USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa are Commonwealth Nations.

International business centres include UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, Monaco, Luxembourg.

International traces can take longer due to different legal and administrative requirements in different jurisdictions but are constantly successful.