Case Study: Surveillance Support in a High-Profile Divorce

Client: High-Net-Worth Individual (via US Law Firm)

Service: Surveillance and Family & Matrimonial Investigation

The Challenge

Conflict International’s London office was engaged by a US law firm representing the wife of a wealthy businessman in a complex divorce case. The husband, a high-net-worth individual with business interests spanning several countries, frequently travelled internationally.

The client suspected that her husband was engaged in a relationship with a woman based in the UK, but she had little concrete evidence. The only information available was a flight number and an arrival date at Heathrow Airport. Beyond that, the client had no knowledge of his itinerary, his contacts, or how long he would remain in the country.

Given the financial stakes involved in the divorce proceedings, obtaining proof of the husband’s activities in the UK was essential. The evidence would not only support the legal team in negotiations but could also influence the settlement outcome.

Our Approach

Conflict International devised a targeted surveillance operation to build a clear picture of the subject’s movements during his stay in London. A team was deployed to Heathrow Airport to monitor his arrival and identify his onward movements. Operatives were prepared to follow him across multiple locations, using both vehicular and foot surveillance.

Discreet photographic and video evidence was to be gathered, ensuring that all findings would hold up in a legal context. The aim was to confirm whether he was engaged in a relationship and, if so, to document the nature of that relationship for use in the divorce proceedings.

The Investigation

The subject was observed exiting Heathrow and meeting a driver who transported him to a central London hotel. Over subsequent days, surveillance confirmed that he attended meetings at a known business address in the city.

However, his personal activities were of greater interest. On the first evening, the subject boarded a train out of London. He was followed to a suburban location, where he met a woman later identified as a former colleague. Over the following days, he was seen visiting her on multiple occasions, engaging in behaviour that left little doubt as to the personal nature of their relationship.

Our team captured clear photographic and video imagery of the pair together, documenting both the frequency and intimacy of their contact. The evidence was compiled into a detailed report supported by time-stamped images and surveillance notes.

The Outcome

The intelligence gathered by Conflict International provided the client and her legal team with the proof they needed. The documentation of her husband’s conduct not only substantiated suspicions but also strengthened her position in the US divorce proceedings.

The evidence was presented in court filings, giving the legal team leverage in negotiations and ensuring that the client’s financial and personal interests were better protected.

Continuing Support

This case highlights the critical role that discreet surveillance can play in high-stakes family law matters. For clients navigating divorce, inheritance disputes, or custody battles, evidence obtained through professional investigation can shift the balance of negotiations significantly.

Conflict International continues to work closely with legal teams representing high-net-worth individuals, offering discreet, legally sound intelligence gathering that helps clients protect their interests in some of the most sensitive personal disputes.