Background Checks & Due Diligence
We verify stated professional histories and references, and review company ownership, reputation and operations before investments, acquisitions or partnerships.
INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS CONSULTANCY
International investigations & intelligence
Corporate investigations, due diligence and field verification for cross-border cases.
Geographic focus
Individual Background Checks
We research a person’s stated professional history, references and company affiliations. We cross-check findings using open-source intelligence (OSINT) and documents available for the engagement.
- Verification of a prospective business partner’s past roles and company affiliations
- Reference checks and clear reporting of claims that could not be verified
Corporate & Commercial Investigations
We examine company ownership, business ties and operations when a partnership, investment or commercial dispute is at stake.
- Verification of claims made by a supplier, distributor or business partner
- Research into suspected trademark infringement and sales of counterfeit goods
Cross-Border Investigations
For cases involving Türkiye and Georgia, we combine open-source research with on-site verification. We agree on a scope that reflects the jurisdictions and objectives involved.
- On-site verification of a supplier or facility for an overseas client
- Research reports with source references for counsel in cross-border commercial disputes
01 OUR SERVICES
Where we can help.
Each engagement starts with the question you need answered and the decision it will inform.
Corporate & Commercial Investigations
We investigate corporate links, supplier and distributor relationships, suspected trademark infringement and suspected sales of counterfeit goods.
Legal & Litigation Support
We support legal counsel in commercial disputes, debt recovery and arbitration by documenting timelines, corporate links and asset leads from lawfully accessible records.
On-Site Business Verification
We visit a business, warehouse or production site to verify whether it operates at the stated location and report what we observe.
Professional Surveillance
Where local law permits, we conduct field observations within the agreed scope and document verified findings with dates and times.
Relationship Investigations
We handle specific questions about your relationship discreetly and report findings we can verify.
Missing Persons & Heir Tracing
We assess leads in missing-person cases and assist individuals, businesses and law firms with tracing heirs.
Human Intelligence (HUMINT)
We gather first-hand accounts and observations through voluntary interviews and reference checks with people who have relevant knowledge.
How we use HUMINT
In due diligence and commercial investigations, we may interview relevant references to assess claims made by a prospective business partner. We cross-check accounts against documents and open-source findings, then distinguish verified information from open questions in our report.
In Pursuit of Truth
An investigation begins with the courage to question what we believe to be true. Intelligence is the discipline of seeing a connection between seemingly unrelated clues and patiently testing whether it holds. Sometimes a forgotten address, a misremembered date, or a detail a witness thought unimportant can shed light on a case that has remained unresolved for years. A single line in a case file may hold the answer a missing person’s family has waited years to hear.
02 OUR APPROACH
From question to finding.
- 01
Define the scope
Agree on the question, boundaries and deliverable before work begins.
- 02
Collect and verify
Review relevant sources, cross-check material findings and document their origin.
- 03
Report the findings
Deliver a clear account of the findings, their evidence and any open questions.
03 ABOUT THE PRACTICE
An independent practice.
B&R Investigations is led by Abdulbaki Sak, an independent investigations consultant since 2013. His work spans corporate investigations, due diligence, open-source research and international casework.
Dip.API (Distinction)
Professional development topics
- Intelligence Studies & Human Intelligence (HUMINT)
- Intelligence Operations and Special Activities
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
04 CONTACT
Discuss a case.
For an initial conversation, outline your objective, the relevant jurisdiction and your timeframe.