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Commercial Investigations: Secure Your Business

Key Takeaways

In today’s complex business environment, commercial investigations are vital for securing and growing your activity.

Outsourcing investigations to experts saves time, reduces costs, provides access to deep expertise, and ensures crucial objectivity.

My Own Detective, a licensed agency, offers comprehensive services, from due diligence and economic intelligence to financial investigations.

We help you collect solid evidence, navigate legal aspects with our specialized legal assistance, and guarantee absolute confidentiality.

Protecting your business against fraud, unfair competition, or financial risks requires constant vigilance and reliable information.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Imperative of Commercial Investigations

In today’s business landscape, marked by fierce competition and growing risks, commercial investigations are far more than mere curiosity tools; they are crucial for the survival and prosperity of enterprises. They illuminate strategic decision-making, whether it’s evaluating a potential partnership, understanding market dynamics, or identifying and managing internal and external threats. Knowing precisely who you are dealing with, the risks associated with a transaction, or how your competitive environment is evolving is essential for navigating successfully.

Faced with this complexity, My Own Detective stands as your trusted partner. We offer specialized commercial investigation services designed to equip businesses with the reliable, accurate, and actionable information they desperately need. This intelligence isn’t just raw data; it’s the foundation for informed decisions, indispensable for ensuring not only growth but also the protection of your capital, reputation, and strategic assets. By collaborating with us, you gain access to dedicated expertise capable of transforming uncertainty into measured certainty, allowing you to move forward confidently in your market.

Strategic Outsourcing of Commercial Investigations

In a business world that values agility and efficiency, an increasing number of companies are choosing to outsource their commercial investigations. This involves entrusting these often complex and time-consuming investigative tasks to external experts whose core business this is. Why this growing trend? The advantages are numerous and directly impact a company’s performance and profitability.

* Cost Reduction: Unlike setting up an internal dedicated investigative unit, outsourcing is often a more financially advantageous solution. You avoid costs related to recruitment, continuous training, salaries, benefits, as well as the acquisition and maintenance of specific tools and technologies. You pay only for the service rendered, based on the necessary duration and scope of the investigation, transforming potentially high fixed costs into controlled variable costs. Sources like HubSpot often highlight the economic gains of this approach.

* Time Savings: Time is money, especially in business. Building a competent internal investigation team takes time. Outsourcing means calling upon teams that are already trained, experienced, and immediately operational. They have the processes and networks needed to start the investigation without delay, allowing you to obtain critical information much faster and make timely decisions before situations deteriorate or opportunities vanish.

* Access to Cutting-Edge Expertise: The field of commercial investigations requires specific skills: Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) research, data analysis, legal surveillance techniques, understanding business law and evidence rules, etc. By outsourcing, you benefit from the accumulated experience and know-how of professionals whose sole profession this is. They master the most effective investigation methods and know how to navigate legal and ethical complexities, thus ensuring relevant and legally usable results. This specialized expertise is a major asset.

* Neutrality and Objectivity: An external perspective, not involved in the company’s internal dynamics, brings invaluable impartiality. External investigators are not influenced by internal politics, interpersonal relationships, or existing biases. The information they collect and their analysis are therefore intrinsically more objective and reliable, providing a solid basis for your decisions, even the most delicate ones.

* Optimized Results: Armed with experience, an investigation agency knows exactly where to look and how to collect information in the most effective and discreet way possible. Their proven methods and access to specialized databases or information networks allow them to obtain results that your internal, non-specialized teams would struggle to achieve, or would do so with disproportionate effort.

By choosing to outsource investigations, a company is freed up to focus on its core business, growth strategy, and daily operations. It’s a smart risk management and resource optimization strategy. My Own Detective offers precisely this expertise, combining the benefits of outsourcing with the rigor and professionalism of a licensed agency. By entrusting us with your investigations, you choose efficiency, discretion, and reliability for all your commercial investigations, whether they concern due diligence, economic intelligence, or combating fraud.

Our Deep Expertise in Business Investigations

At My Own Detective, our strength lies in our deep expertise and nuanced understanding of the challenges businesses face today. We aren’t just information gatherers; we are investigation strategists, licensed private investigators whose mission is to provide you with a clear, documented view of opaque situations. Our team is composed of seasoned professionals, trained in the most advanced investigation techniques and constantly updated on the legal and technological developments impacting our profession. Conducting complex investigations, whether it’s financial investigations, in-depth due diligence, or unraveling the threads of complex fraud, is part of our daily routine.

We fully understand the major stakes for businesses: protecting their assets, reputation, and innovations, and the need to make decisions based on solid facts, not assumptions or rumors. Whether it’s verifying the reliability and integrity of a future business partner before signing a major agreement, detecting internal fraud that undermines the company’s foundations, or obtaining strategic intelligence about a competitor, our expertise is at your service for all your commercial investigation needs.

Our expertise in commercial investigations covers a wide spectrum of activities:

  • In-depth verification of the history, reputation, and financial soundness of potential business partners, suppliers, or distributors.
  • Fine analysis of a company’s reputation, its leaders, or shareholders in the market and business circles.
  • Research for specific and strategic information to inform an investment, development, or new market entry decision (market share, key players, trends, regulation).
  • Identification of internal fraud schemes (embezzlement, intellectual property theft, corruption) or external ones (scams, document fraud).
  • Highlighting unfair competition practices or industrial espionage.

We operate with the highest level of professionalism, methodological rigor, and discretion. Every piece of information collected is verified, sourced, and handled with the utmost confidentiality, in compliance with current regulations. Authorities like the CNIL in France issue precise rules regarding data processing by private investigators, rules we scrupulously apply. Our ultimate goal is to provide you with accurate, verified, and, most importantly, actionable data. This information empowers you to anticipate risks, seize opportunities, and make the best decisions for the future and security of your business.

A Full Range of Investigation Services for Businesses

My Own Detective understands that every business has unique investigation needs. That’s why we have developed a comprehensive range of services specifically designed for businesses. Our investigations are customized to address your most pressing challenges, whether preventing risks, resolving existing problems, or gathering strategic intelligence. Here’s a more detailed overview of our areas of intervention:

* Pre-Employment Investigations: Hiring is a significant investment and a potential source of risk. Our investigations verify professional background, diplomas, references, and can identify any problematic history or discrepancies in information provided by candidates, strictly adhering to the legal framework.

* Due Diligence: Before any major collaboration, acquisition, merger, or strategic investment, it is imperative to assess the solidity, reputation, history, and compliance of the company or individual concerned. Our due diligence processes provide a complete and objective picture to inform your decision, making it a critical part of our commercial investigations.

* Anti-Counterfeiting Investigations: Counterfeiting harms your brand, revenue, and reputation. We conduct investigations to identify sources of counterfeit products, distribution networks, and collect the necessary evidence for legal action. To delve deeper into this topic, see our dedicated page: https://myowndetective.io/en/counterfeiting-understand-detect-act-with-my-own-detective/.

* Unfair Competition Investigations: Industrial espionage, illegal poaching of key personnel, disparagement, and company confusion are harmful practices. We detect these illegal actions, identify those responsible, and gather crucial evidence admissible in court. Learn more: https://myowndetective.io/en/acting-against-unfair-competition-with-a-private-detective/.

* Internal Fraud Investigations: Fraud committed by employees can cause significant financial losses and damage the climate of trust. We investigate discreetly to identify dishonest employees, document their fraudulent actions (embezzlement, theft, corruption), and obtain the necessary evidence for disciplinary action or legal proceedings.

* Strategic Information Gathering: Accessing accurate information about a market, sector, competitors, or emerging opportunities is a major competitive advantage. We conduct targeted research to provide you with essential intelligence for your strategic decision-making. This economic intelligence allows you to anticipate and position yourself advantageously. These are key components of our commercial investigations.

All our investigations are conducted in strict compliance with current legislation, particularly in France and Switzerland where we operate. The evidence we collect is not only solid but also admissible in court. We thus help businesses actively protect themselves from multiple risks and secure their operations in an increasingly unpredictable economic environment. By calling on My Own Detective, you choose a partner capable of meeting a wide range of investigation needs.

Discover our full range of services for businesses here: https://myowndetective.io/en/commercial-investigations/ and https://myowndetective.io/en/corporate-investigations-protect-your-business-with-my-own-detective/.

Focus on Due Diligence: Securing Your Partnerships

Due diligence is an in-depth audit and analysis process conducted before a significant transaction (merger, acquisition, investment, strategic partnership). Its objective is to assess the overall situation of a company or individual to identify hidden risks and validate declared information. Our commercial investigations in the context of due diligence go far beyond conventional financial or legal checks.

We conduct discreet investigations on:

  • Reputation and Integrity: We investigate background, business ethics, involvement in past or ongoing disputes, and any potential links to illegal or controversial activities.
  • Compliance Adherence: Verification of compliance with sectoral regulations, anti-corruption laws (like Sapin 2 law in France), international sanctions, and KYC (Know Your Customer) rules.
  • Shareholding Structure and Management: Identification of beneficial owners, detection of potential conflicts of interest or hidden links.
  • Financial and Operational Soundness: Complementary information to accounting audits, search for hidden assets, assessment of operational viability and key business relationships.

Rigorous due diligence is essential to avoid unpleasant surprises post-transaction: costly disputes, regulatory fines, damage to reputation, or association with dubious partners. By entrusting us with this mission, you gain access to an independent and in-depth analysis, based on verified information, that minimizes the inherent risks of any major transaction and secures your future investments. Our commercial investigations focusing on due diligence are a safeguard against uncertainty.

Economic Intelligence: Anticipate to Act Better

In a globalized and constantly evolving market, economic intelligence has become a fundamental strategic lever. It’s not espionage, but an organized process of collecting, processing, disseminating, and protecting strategic information useful for the company to anticipate threats and seize opportunities. Our commercial investigations fit perfectly into this economic intelligence approach.

My Own Detective helps you build your economic intelligence by providing you with targeted information on:

  • Competitive Monitoring: In-depth analysis of your competitors’ strategies (product launches, acquisitions, key personnel movements, marketing positioning), their financial health, and their future projects.
  • Market Analysis: Information on new trends, demand evolution, identification of new customer segments, assessment of potential in new geographic areas.
  • Stakeholder Mapping: Identification of key influencers, decision-makers, potential partners, strategic suppliers, and their interconnections.
  • Regulatory and Technological Environment: Anticipation of legal changes that could impact your activity, monitoring technological innovations in your sector.

This information, legally collected and rigorously analyzed by our investigators, gives you a head start. It fuels your strategic thinking, facilitates proactive decision-making, and strengthens your adaptability to market changes. Economic intelligence is an investment in knowledge that directly translates into improved competitiveness and better protection against threats. Our commercial investigations are a key element of an effective economic intelligence strategy.

“Information is the bloodstream of an organization. Poor information leads to anemic decisions.” – Quote often attributed to the field of economic intelligence.

Financial Investigations: Fraud Detection and Prevention

Financial investigations are of paramount importance in the business world to prevent and, if necessary, detect fraud, asset misappropriation, and illicit financial schemes. They are one of the pillars of our commercial investigations. They help companies secure their assets, assess the solvency of their partners, and react effectively to economic crimes. My Own Detective is specifically equipped and trained to conduct these types of sensitive and complex inquiries.

We conduct in-depth investigations to:

  • Identify and document internal fraud (accounting fraud, embezzlement, document forgery) or external fraud (scams, wire fraud, cyber fraud).
  • Locate diverted or hidden assets by individuals or entities, whether in France, Switzerland, or internationally, in compliance with legal conventions.
  • Verify the actual solvency and financial health of a company, a major client, or a potential partner beyond declared balance sheets.
  • Analyze suspicious financial flows, identify the origin of funds, and trace their path to reveal potential money laundering or illicit financing schemes.
  • Search for information on bank accounts, real estate properties, company participations, or other patrimonial elements, using legal and documented investigation methods.

These financial investigations can uncover complex schemes of embezzlement, organized fraud, or money laundering that require specialized expertise to dismantle and prove. Our investigators use specific financial investigation techniques, based on document analysis, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and sometimes field investigations, always within the strict legal framework defined, for example, by the Internal Security Code in France for the profession. Collaborating with financial professionals is key in such complex business investigations.

We often work closely with lawyers specializing in business criminal law, forensic accountants, and other professionals to ensure the quality, legality, and relevance of our investigations and the evidence collected. Protecting your business from financial fraud is essential for its longevity. Our financial investigations provide you with the means to identify threats, quantify damages, and take legal action if necessary.

To learn more about our financial investigations, visit: https://myowndetective.io/en/financial-investigations/.

Evidence Collection: A Pillar for Your Legal Proceedings

In the business world, disputes are unfortunately a common reality. Whether it’s commercial conflicts, disagreements with employees, or harm caused to your company, having solid and legally admissible evidence is absolutely crucial to defend your rights and win in court. My Own Detective is an essential partner in this evidence collection process, complementing the work of your lawyers.

Our licensed private investigators are experts in collecting evidence to support your legal proceedings or pre-litigation negotiations. This includes various forms of evidence:

  • Collection and securing of relevant documents (contracts, emails, financial reports, etc.), ensuring their integrity and traceability.
  • Gathering testimonies and written or oral statements from key individuals, in compliance with legal procedures.
  • Conducting observations and surveillance to document specific facts (breach of a non-compete clause, fraudulent employee behavior outside the company, etc.), with detailed, timestamped, and circumstantial reports.
  • Analysis of electronic data (legal forensic computing, if necessary) to recover deleted or hidden information.
  • Photographs, videos, and audio recordings made legally to document situations or behaviors.

It is crucial to emphasize that our investigators consistently ensure that evidence is obtained through legal and ethical means. This rigor guarantees their admissibility and weight before the courts, whether civil, commercial, labor, or criminal. Illegally obtained evidence can be excluded from the case, making the effort useless and potentially prejudicial.

Whether defending your company against unfounded accusations, suing a third party for harmful acts (fraud, unfair competition, wrongful termination), or preparing for negotiation from a position of strength, the evidence we collect and the detailed report we produce can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. We work closely with your lawyers from the outset of the mission to ensure that our work precisely meets the requirements of the planned procedure and fits perfectly into their legal strategy for your commercial investigations.

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Commercial investigations operate within a strict legal framework governing information collection, privacy rights, and the use of evidence. Benefiting from informed legal assistance is therefore an essential asset to ensure the legality and effectiveness of our interventions. While My Own Detective does not directly provide legal advice (that’s the role of lawyers), we offer specialized advice and a perfect understanding of the regulatory framework that allows us to work hand-in-hand with your counsel.

We can guide you and help you understand the fundamental legal aspects related to your situation and the investigation we are conducting:

  • Advice on protecting your rights and those of your company in the context of the investigation (respect for adversarial process, rights of targeted individuals).
  • Clear and precise information on current legislation regarding private investigations in France and Switzerland, particularly concerning the limits of our actions and authorized methods. (See Legifrance for French law).
  • Detailed explanation of how the collected evidence can and must be used in court to be admissible and effective.
  • We facilitate collaboration and communication with your lawyers specializing in business law, labor law, or criminal law, ensuring optimal synergy between the investigation and the legal strategy.
  • Strict compliance with data protection regulations (like GDPR) during the collection and processing of information.

Our perfect command of the legal framework of our profession and our experience working with the judicial and legal world are guarantees of security for our clients. By entrusting us with your commercial investigation, you benefit not only from investigative expertise but also from support that ensures every step complies with the law and aims to obtain results usable in court if necessary. This is an essential component of our services.

Get the assistance and specialized advice for your investigations: https://myowndetective.io/en/legal-assistance-specialized-advice-for-your-investigations-with-my-own-detective/.

Absolute Confidentiality: Our Fundamental Commitment

Confidentiality is not an option at My Own Detective; it is at the core of our professional ethics and methodology. Commercial investigations inherently deal with extremely sensitive information: business strategies, financial data, information about employees or partners. A leak or indiscretion can have disastrous consequences for your company, ranging from losing a competitive advantage to irreparable damage to your reputation.

At My Own Detective, we guarantee the strictest confidentiality at every stage of our mission, from initial contact to the delivery of the final report. https://myowndetective.io/en/privacy-policy/ details our commitments.

  • All information collected, analyzed, and stored is handled in a highly secure manner, using encryption protocols and restricted access systems.
  • Our investigators and staff are legally bound by professional secrecy, under penalty of criminal sanctions. This is a fundamental obligation of our profession.
  • All discussions, communications, and exchanges with our clients are strictly confidential and are not shared with any third party, unless explicitly instructed by you (for example, with your lawyers).
  • We use methods and tools designed to protect your data and the anonymity of the investigation if necessary, minimizing the risk of detection by the individuals or entities targeted.
  • Discretion is our watchword, both in the field and in information management. Our interventions are conducted so as not to alert the persons concerned or harm your image.

We understand that confidentiality is paramount to protect not only the details of the investigation but also the reputation and stability of your company. Our commitment to confidentiality is total and is an integral part of the bond of trust we build with each of our clients. You can entrust us with your most sensitive information with complete peace of mind. Your trust is our absolute priority, and we do everything possible to earn and maintain it at every moment of our collaboration on your commercial investigations.

To learn more about our confidentiality policy: https://myowndetective.io/en/privacy-policy/.

Understanding Our Terms of Use for Transparent Collaboration

Transparency is essential for successful collaboration, particularly in the context of sensitive commercial investigations. That’s why it’s important to understand the terms of use for our services. We are transparent about our working methods, our commitments, and the rights and obligations of each party. Our terms of use form the contractual basis of our relationship.

Our terms of use precisely describe:

  • The exact nature and scope of the investigation services we offer to businesses.
  • Our obligations as a licensed private investigation agency, including our commitments regarding legality, confidentiality, and resources deployed.
  • The obligations of our clients, particularly concerning the provision of accurate information, adherence to the legal framework of their request, and the limitations on the use of collected information and evidence.
  • The management of collected information and evidence, including ownership of the final report and data retention conditions.
  • The financial aspects of our services: quoting procedures, invoicing, payment, and potential additional fees.
  • Mechanisms for dispute resolution or possible recourse in case of disagreement.

We strongly encourage you to carefully read our terms of use before using our services. This ensures you fully understand the framework of our intervention and that your expectations align with our offering of investigation services. We are, of course, entirely at your disposal to answer all your questions regarding these terms or any other aspect of our services.

Consult our terms of use here: https://myowndetective.io/fr/conditions-dutilisation/.

My Own Detective: Your Licensed Private Investigation Agency

Choosing a licensed private investigation agency is a fundamental step to guarantee the seriousness, legality, and effectiveness of commercial investigations. My Own Detective is an agency whose activities are duly authorized by the competent authorities in France and Switzerland. This means we scrupulously comply with the regulations in force that strictly govern our profession.

Our agency is composed of a team of experienced professionals, each individually licensed. Our investigators undergo regular training to master the latest investigation techniques, relevant technological tools, and legal developments. We are active in France and Switzerland, two jurisdictions where the profession of private investigator is strictly regulated.

Here’s what our status as a licensed agency means for you:

  • Our investigators are licensed by supervisory authorities (e.g., the National Council of Private Security Activities – CNAPS – in France). This attests to their integrity, training, and ability to practice legally. (See legislation).
  • We follow a strict code of ethics that guarantees respect for fundamental rights, confidentiality, and the integrity of our missions.
  • Our work is characterized by its rigor, methodology, and adherence to legal procedures, ensuring that the evidence we produce is valid and admissible in court.
  • We are committed to providing detailed, accurate, and objective investigation reports that serve as a reliable decision-making tool for our clients.

Calling on a licensed private investigation agency like My Own Detective means choosing legal security and the assurance of working with professionals whose skills and ethics are recognized and controlled by the state. This is an indispensable guarantee of trust for successful and secure commercial investigations. By entrusting us with your investigations, you opt for reliability and legality.

Discover our licensed private investigation agency: https://myowndetective.io/en/my-own-detective-private-investigation-agency-in-france-switzerland/.

Contact Us: Initiate Your Commercial Investigation Request

Faced with a doubt, a suspicion, a potential risk, or the need to obtain strategic information for your business, the first step is to contact professionals who can help you. Do you need a commercial investigation or another specific service? Would you like more information about our methods or discuss the feasibility of a mission? Don’t hesitate to contact us. https://myowndetective.io/en/contact-my-own-detective/ is your gateway.

Several simple and discreet options are available to contact us and initiate the dialogue:

  • Use the secure contact form available on our website. This is a simple way to outline your initial situation and needs.
  • Call us directly using our contact details. You can discuss your needs directly with a member of our team and get a quick initial assessment.
  • Send us an email to the address provided. This is a convenient option for sending us detailed information and relevant documents for the study of your case.

Upon receiving your contact request, we will get back to you quickly to arrange a meeting. During this initial discussion, which is of course entirely confidential and without obligation on your part, we will carefully listen to your specific situation. We will assess your precise needs, discuss the objectives of the investigation, and propose a suitable methodological approach, a potential action plan, and an estimate of costs and timelines. This step is crucial for building an effective and personalized investigation strategy for your commercial investigation.

Do not hesitate to contact us for any request for information, whether it’s an emergency or simply a request for information to anticipate potential future needs in commercial investigations. We are ready to put our expertise at your service to help you protect your business.

Find all our contact details and our contact form on: https://myowndetective.io/en/contact-my-own-detective/ and https://myowndetective.io/fr/contact/.

Conclusion: A Trusted Partner for Your Business Investigations

In today’s economic environment, characterized by increased complexity and speed, commercial investigations are not a luxury, but a strategic necessity. They are essential for anticipating risks, making informed decisions, and ultimately, protecting and growing your business. Faced with potential threats like internal or external fraud, unfair competition, counterfeiting, or risks related to unverified partnerships, acting quickly and relying on reliable information is absolutely crucial.

Outsourcing these investigations to a proven professional like My Own Detective offers numerous undeniable advantages. You benefit from pointed and specialized expertise that surpasses the capabilities of a non-dedicated internal team. You achieve significant gains in time and money by avoiding structural costs and benefiting from the efficiency of optimized processes. You obtain objective and impartial information, provided by an external perspective. And most importantly, you gather solid and legally usable evidence for your strategic decisions or legal proceedings. These are all outcomes of effective commercial investigations.

My Own Detective is your trusted partner for all your commercial investigation requirements. Our licensed private investigation agency puts its expertise, rigor, and perfect knowledge of the legal framework at the service of your company’s security and success. We conduct rigorous and discreet investigations covering a wide range of needs: whether it’s financial investigations to detect fraud, evidence collection for a dispute, partner evaluation via due diligence, or gathering economic intelligence to inform your strategy, we are here to provide the answers you need.

Our commitment to absolute confidentiality and our close collaboration with legal professionals (for legal assistance and the use of evidence) guarantee a service of the highest quality, effective, and secure. We are proud to help businesses navigate the complexities of the business world by relying on verified and reliable information.

It’s important to note that My Own Detective also offers a comprehensive range of services for private individuals, as personal challenges can also require the intervention of an investigation professional. This includes divorce investigations (https://myowndetective.io/en/divorce-investigations/), matrimonial investigations (https://myowndetective.io/en/matrimonial-investigations/), infidelity investigations (https://myowndetective.io/fr/enquetes-conjugales/ – linking to FR as EN page not found), family investigations (https://myowndetective.io/en/family-law-investigations/), child protection and well-being (https://myowndetective.io/en/child-protection-well-being/), and counter-surveillance (https://myowndetective.io/en/counter-surveillance/). You can find our services for individuals at: https://myowndetective.io/en/services-for-individuals/.

For a global overview of our activities and philosophy, visit our homepage (https://myowndetective.io/en/home/) or the About page (https://myowndetective.io/en/about-us/). And to learn more about our work-related investigations and business protection, see the parent page: https://myowndetective.io/en/workplace-investigations-and-business-protection/.

If you have questions or would like to discuss your specific commercial investigation needs, feel free to contact us. We are ready to provide you with the evidence and information you need to make the best decisions and protect your business.

FAQ: Your Questions on Commercial Investigations

Why should I outsource my commercial investigations rather than handling them internally?

Outsourcing commercial investigations offers several key advantages. You benefit from the specialized expertise and experience of a licensed agency whose core business this is, ensuring effective and legal methods. It’s often more costly to maintain a dedicated and trained internal team. Outsourcing allows you to save valuable time, obtain objective and impartial information, and access investigation techniques and resources you wouldn’t have internally. Effective business intelligence and corporate investigations are best handled by specialists.

Is the evidence collected during a commercial investigation admissible in court?

Absolutely, that’s one of our main objectives at My Own Detective. Our licensed private investigators are trained to collect evidence legally and ethically, in strict compliance with French and Swiss legislation. Our detailed investigation reports and associated evidence (documents, photos, videos, formal statements) are admissible in various courts (commercial, civil, labor, criminal) and provide strong support for your lawyers in any legal proceedings related to your commercial investigation.

What is the cost of a commercial investigation?

The cost of a commercial investigation varies considerably depending on its complexity, duration, the human and technical resources required, and the nature of the information sought. Each mission is unique. That’s why we always offer an initial confidential consultation without obligation. We precisely assess your needs and provide you with a transparent and detailed quote before starting the investigation. Outsourcing is often a profitable investment compared to potential losses avoided or strategic gains achieved through the information obtained from your business investigations.

How long does a commercial investigation usually take?

The duration of a commercial investigation also depends on many factors, including the complexity of the case, the availability of information, the need for field investigations or investigations abroad, and the responsiveness of involved parties. A simple basic due diligence check might take a few days, while a complex financial investigation or an unfair competition investigation can extend over several weeks or even months. During our initial consultation, we will provide you with a realistic estimate of the time needed for your specific business investigation.

How do you ensure the confidentiality of the investigation?

Confidentiality is our absolute priority. Our licensed investigators are bound by legal professional secrecy. All information is processed on secure systems with restricted access. We use discreet investigation methods to avoid alerting the targeted individuals or entities during commercial investigations. All our communications with you are confidential. Our detailed confidentiality policy (https://myowndetective.io/en/privacy-policy/) explains the measures we take to protect your information and the nature of your request.

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