SOLICITORS & LEGAL TEAMS
Evidence gathering to support litigation, family matters and other lawful proceedings.
All surveillance operations are planned and executed to produce clear, usable results.
Deliverables may include:
All surveillance is conducted in accordance with UK law and professional standards.
We ensure all evidence is obtained ethically and can be used appropriately in legal or professional contexts.
All investigations are conducted using lawfully obtained data and in accordance with:
This service is provided on the basis of legitimate interest and is intended for lawful use only.
We do not access restricted financial records or private communications.
Investigator-led intelligence
Professional surveillance for legal, commercial, insurance and private investigations across the UK.
Discreet, investigator-led surveillance designed to establish facts, document activity and provide clear evidence for informed decisions.
Investigator led. Evidence you can rely on. Confidential by default.
Professional and private instructions
Surveillance can support both professional and private investigations where observation is necessary to establish facts or obtain evidence.
Evidence gathering to support litigation, family matters and other lawful proceedings.
Surveillance support for appropriate fraud, liability and claims investigations.
Evidence gathering in employee misconduct, theft, absence and commercial matters.
Support for investigations involving conduct, relationships or business activity.
Discreet surveillance for matrimonial, relationship and other lawful private matters.
Surveillance may be appropriate where there is a clear lawful purpose and observation could help establish relevant facts.
Every surveillance assignment is planned around the objective of the instruction and the evidence required.
Relevant still images captured during the operation where appropriate.
Video documentation of observed activity where lawful and operationally appropriate.
A chronological record of activity, locations and relevant observations.
A clearly structured written report summarising findings and evidence, prepared for professional or legal review where appropriate.
Relevant images, video and supporting information supplied securely.
Where appropriate, the report identifies whether further investigation may add value.
A clear process keeps the assignment focused, proportionate and aligned with the evidence required.
We discuss the objective, known information, lawful purpose, location and likely evidence requirements.
An investigator plans the assignment around subject behaviour, location, timing, resources and risk.
Discreet mobile, foot or static surveillance is conducted using appropriate investigative methods.
You receive a clear report and relevant evidence securely after the assignment.
Vehicle-based observation and movement monitoring across changing locations.
Close-range observation where vehicle surveillance is impractical.
Observation from a suitable fixed position when monitoring a location or activity.
Flexible surveillance across cities, residential areas and rural environments.
Additional investigators used where the assignment requires broader or more resilient coverage.
Relevant visual evidence recorded securely where appropriate.
Assignments are planned and assessed by a professionally qualified investigator.
Surveillance practice supported by Level 4 professional qualification.
Reports distinguish observed facts from interpretation or uncertainty.
Every instruction is handled sensitively and on a need-to-know basis.
Case analytics and structured planning support efficient preparation, evidence review and reporting.
Professional assurance
Professionally qualified in surveillance practice.
Member of the Institute of Professional Investigators, committed to recognised professional standards and continuing development.
Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office for the lawful handling of personal data.
Confidential information and evidence handled through documented UK GDPR, retention and access-control procedures.
Every client report is checked by an investigator before it is issued.
Every assignment is scoped individually according to location, duration, staffing and complexity.
Final fees are confirmed following a confidential assessment of the instruction.
Request a Confirmed QuotationAll prices are indicative and subject to confirmation before work begins. Travel, additional investigators and exceptional third-party costs may be charged separately where agreed.
Private instructions
Private clients often contact TraceAI where they need clarity about a relationship, behaviour or unexplained activity. Surveillance can sometimes provide factual evidence where assumptions or uncertainty are causing concern.
Every enquiry begins with a fully confidential discussion, a clear explanation of what surveillance can and cannot establish, and an agreed budget. Evidence and reporting are handled discreetly, professionally and without judgement.
Professional instructions
TraceAI supports solicitors, insurers, claims professionals, businesses and other professional clients requiring discreet observational evidence.
Instructions are supported by a clear scope, documented instruction, lawful-purpose assessment, structured operational plan, professional reporting and secure evidence handling. Invoices and case references can be aligned with professional workflows.
TraceAI only accepts instructions for lawful purposes. Assignments are assessed and conducted with regard to applicable UK law, data protection requirements, privacy considerations and professional investigative standards.
Questions answered
Surveillance assignments start from £450. Final fees depend on duration, location, staffing, urgency and operational complexity.
Some objectives may be addressed within a single planned period; others require observations across several dates. We recommend a proportionate plan after assessing the circumstances.
Surveillance material may support professional or legal review where appropriate. Its relevance and use depend on the circumstances, how it was obtained and advice from your legal representative.
Private surveillance can be lawful when there is a legitimate purpose and the activity is necessary and proportionate. Every proposed instruction is assessed before work is recommended.
Surveillance is conducted discreetly, but no investigator can guarantee that an operation will never be noticed. Operational risk is assessed during planning.
Yes. TraceAI supports appropriate surveillance instructions across the UK, subject to location, resources and scope.
Yes, where there is a lawful purpose and surveillance is an appropriate and proportionate way to establish relevant facts.
Yes. TraceAI supports legal, insurance and claims professionals with clearly scoped observational evidence and structured reporting.
We normally require the objective, lawful purpose, known subject and vehicle details, relevant locations, likely timings and any risks that may affect planning.
Availability depends on location, complexity and resources. Urgent instructions can be discussed, but sufficient planning remains essential.
Speak confidentially with an investigator about what you need to establish and whether surveillance is the right approach.