Background Investigation on Litigants — know your opposing party

A well-prepared case starts with knowledge of the opposing party. We map out the background, network and financial position of litigants — so you encounter no surprises.

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Background Investigation on Litigants

A well-prepared case starts with knowledge of your opposing party. Who is really sitting on the other side of the table? What is their financial position, their track record and their network? A background investigation on litigants gives you the strategic insight you need to represent your client optimally. We map out everything that matters — from corporate structures and director histories to prior legal proceedings and reputation — so you encounter no surprises.

What we investigate

What do we investigate?

Corporate structure and ownership: Shareholders, directors, UBOs, subsidiaries and related entities domestically and internationally. Financial position: Annual accounts, payment behaviour, creditworthiness and signs of financial distress. Legal history: Prior proceedings, bankruptcies, director disqualifications, imposed sanctions and involvement in disputes. Network and relationships: Business connections, overlapping directorships, family ties and professional networks relevant to the case. Reputation and media: Media coverage, online presence and signals that shape the credibility or profile of the opposing party. Registrations and licences: Verification of professional registrations, licences, certifications and memberships.

For which areas of law?

The investigation is relevant in civil law (financial capacity of the opposing party), corporate law (director liability, shareholder disputes), criminal law (background of co-suspects or witnesses), family law (actual assets in alimony cases), employment law (dismissal cases, non-compete disputes) and insolvency law (director history in bankruptcy proceedings).

How does the investigation work?

Intake

We discuss the information you need and determine the scope and depth.

Investigation plan

We draw up a plan with the sources and databases to be consulted.

Execution

Our team searches trade registers, land registries, OSINT sources and media, internationally where necessary.

Reporting

You receive a profile of the litigant with findings, source references and points of attention for your strategy.

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⚖️ Legal framework

SAJ Recherche operates in compliance with the Dutch Private Security and Investigation Agencies Act (Wpbr) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/AVG). All investigations are conducted under POB licence 8779, issued by the Ministry of Justice and Security.