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Instruct
Clarify the issue, scope and investigative objective.
Litigation Support · UK Wide
Litigation Support
& Investigations
VIDAR provides investigative support to solicitors and legal professionals where factual information, background research, tracing or enquiries are needed to support a legal matter.
Discuss a Confidential Matter →CASE FILE
From question to clear findings.
Each investigation follows the needs of the matter rather than a fixed checklist.
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Research
Review available information, records and open sources.
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Enquire
Conduct proportionate tracing, witness or other factual enquiries.
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Report
Provide clear findings and supporting material for professional review.
What we investigate
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Investigative ResearchFocused research into people, events, companies or factual issues.02
Witness & Contact EnquiriesEnquiries to locate or establish contact with relevant individuals.03
Tracing & Location EnquiriesAddress, location and tracing enquiries, including document serving.04
Background InvestigationsRelevant background research into parties, witnesses or other subjects.05
OSINT & Digital ResearchOpen-source research to establish and verify relevant information.06
Surveillance & EvidenceSurveillance and observation where appropriate to the legal matter.CASE FILE
Investigative support, not legal advice
VIDAR provides investigative support. We do not provide legal advice, determine legal strategy or replace the judgement of the instructing legal professional.
Confidential · GDPR Compliant · ICO Registered
Questions we often receive
Will my enquiry be confidential?
Yes. Enquiries are handled sensitively and information is only used or shared as appropriate to the matter.
Can you work across the UK?
Yes. VIDAR provides UK-wide investigative services.
Do you use OSINT?
Yes. Open-source intelligence is a core investigative method and may be used alongside other enquiries.
Can you provide evidence for legal proceedings?
Where appropriate, findings and supporting material can be documented in a clear professional format. Legal admissibility is a matter for the relevant legal process.
What information do you need to start?
Usually the names or identifiers available, the circumstances, what is already known and what you need to establish.
Will you tell me what you cannot establish?
Yes. Clear limitations are part of responsible investigative reporting.
Do you accept every enquiry?
No. We assess whether an enquiry is lawful, proportionate and ethical before undertaking it.
How do I discuss a matter?
Use the contact page to email, call or submit an enquiry through the contact form.