The Ninth Lens

Complex research, relationships, assets and evidence

Investigation & Data Support

Bring scattered information into a clearer picture. This service supports complex questions involving people, businesses, assets, relationships, timelines, disputes and evidence.

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What we can check

What this service may cover.

We provide evidence based research to support your desired outcome. It may include:

People and relationship research

Bring together names, addresses, businesses, phone numbers, online information and other records to understand relevant connections.

Asset and ownership research

Identify available indicators of property, vehicles, companies, shareholdings and other assets, including ownership links.

Business and commercial research

Review companies, directors, business interests, counterparties, transactions and relationships that matter to the case.

Timeline and event reconstruction

Organise key dates, events, records and communications into a clear sequence that helps explain what happened.

Evidence and source packs

Prepare organised source material, exhibits, transcripts and references that can support a legal, insurance or internal investigation.

Updates and ongoing support

Provide follow-on research, updates or monitoring when new information may change the picture.

Who it is for

When better information changes the decision.

Every matter is planned around the people, businesses, countries or online assets that are relevant to the question.

  • Law firms and legal teams building a case, tracing assets or organising evidence for a dispute.
  • Corporate investigators and internal audit teams reviewing fraud, misconduct, whistleblower or integrity concerns.
  • Financial institutions and insurers checking ownership, claims, assets, interests or business relationships.
  • Government agencies and law enforcement teams needing research support for compliance, regulatory or criminal matters.
  • Private clients and families seeking clarity about assets, estates, relationships or safety concerns.

International reach

Global records. Clear local context.

Investigations are often not confined to one country. The work can use relevant company registers, property records, courts, media and online sources across 200 countries and 150+ languages.

What to expect: International sources vary by country, language and record type. We explain what can be checked before work begins and identify limits in the final report.

What you receive

  • An investigation report with key findings, source context and a clear explanation of what the information means.
  • Relationship maps that show links between people, businesses, assets and events.
  • Asset profiles and ownership summaries where relevant.
  • Organised evidence packs, source records, exhibits and timeline material.
  • A risk summary, recommended follow-up questions and optional updates.
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Questions answered

Clear answers before you decide.

Clear answers to common questions about this service.

Can you support a legal or insurance matter?

Yes. The work can provide research, source material, timelines, relationship mapping and evidence packs to assist a client and their advisers.

Can you trace assets across borders?

The scope can include international company, property, court, media and other available records where the matter involves overseas connections.

Do you provide legal advice?

No. The Ninth Lens provides research and intelligence support. Legal advice should come from a qualified legal adviser.

Related services

Some matters need more than one service. For matters that span multiple services, we will tailor them into one focused approach.

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Start with the decision that needs support.

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