
Global and Industry specific specialists
At LBDA, our vision has always been clear: to harness the talents of an exceptional collective of world-class specialists to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients. Our origins lie in purpose-driven work, pro bono cases involving wrongful convictions, death row advocacy, and humanitarian causes. This foundation has shaped a team defined by integrity, tenacity, and an unwavering belief in their craft.
Through necessity and trusted recommendation, we have cultivated a global network of elite investigators and subject-matter experts. Our reach spans over 100 countries, with deep local insight and immediate access to regional intelligence. Although we are based in the Cotswolds, Mayfair and the French Riviera, we maintain trusted coverage across the United States, the Middle East, West and Southern Africa, the former CIS, and key offshore jurisdictions. We are looking to have further LBDA bases in LA (LBDA US) and Accra (LBDA Africa) based on expertise and demand in 2026.
OUR SERVICES ARE COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY SPECIALISED, INCLUDING:
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Covert & Overt Investigations
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Intelligence Gathering & OSINT
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Dark Web & Breach Data Analysis
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State-Level Surveillance Operations
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Global TSCM (Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures)
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Cybersecurity & Incident Response
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Crisis Communications & PR Strategy
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Risk Management & Crisis Consultancy
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Forensic Accountancy
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Due Diligence
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Arts & Antiques Provenance Investigations
We approach each case with precision and purpose. Our team is deeply invested in the work we undertake - never transactional, always personal. We do not operate as a volume-based intelligence firm. Instead, we focus on high-value, subject-specific due diligence and complex international litigation, often involving asset tracing and entity mapping in cases exceeding $50 million.
Our private client work is as diverse as it is meaningful - from death row appeals to uncovering the provenance of 19th-century masterpieces. This breadth keeps our team agile, creative, and continuously learning.

Enduring Partnerships with Exceptional Lawyers
At LBDA, the cornerstone of our success lies in the enduring relationships we cultivate with some of the most creative and tenacious legal professionals in the world. These trusted alliances, spanning elite global litigation firms, boutique practices, public defenders, and legal charities, are integral to the bespoke problem-solving and crisis management services we deliver to both private individuals and corporate entities.
We operate at our best when we can pick up the phone and say, “We have a new client who needs your help” and when our legal partners do the same with us. These relationships are not transactional; they are strategic, built on mutual trust, shared values, and a deep understanding of how to deliver results under pressure.
We believe that the right legal team, carefully selected for the nuances of each case, can be transformative. While much of our work is repeat business from these long-standing partnerships, we consistently refer more clients to our legal network than we receive. Our referrals span international litigation, family and criminal law, civil disputes, and defamation specialists. When a private client arrives without legal representation, our priority is to assemble the ideal team. In the past five years we have brought litigation cases with potential recovery values in the hundreds of millions of dollars to our law firms. We’ve worked alongside them, seen their excellence in action, and understand the calibre of service they bring to our clients.
As our work continues to expand globally, we are always open to forging new relationships with lawyers across a range of specialisms and jurisdictions. Though headquartered in the UK, the majority of our engagements often involve complex international dimensions, requiring legal insight that is both local and global in scope.
Cultivating Exceptional Partnerships
We are actively seeking to build meaningful relationships with distinguished legal professionals, premier insolvency firms, and influential decision-makers across the financial sector. Our approach is highly selective and research-driven, identifying individuals and organisations whose values and expertise align with our commitment to excellence.
By extending a personal invitation to collaborate, we offer access to our world-class, bespoke services designed to solve complex challenges and deliver exceptional outcomes. Together, we aim to create enduring value for our clients and partners alike.
We proudly leverage our memberships within the world’s most prestigious private clubs to foster meaningful connections with both new and longstanding clients. These refined settings provide the perfect backdrop for cultivating trust, exchanging ideas, and deepening relationships.
Whether in the Cotswolds or London’s most iconic venues or at select international locations, we are delighted to host at locations that reflect our commitment to discretion, excellence, and enduring partnership.
