SECURITY | INTELLIGENCE | INVESTIGATIONS | DUE DILIGENCE
VER is derived from the Latin root ver, meaning “truth” or “true.”
This reflects our core purpose: delivering accurate, reliable, and evidence-based intelligence that brings clarity to complex situations and supports informed, truthful decision-making.
Mission Statement
At VER Advisory, our mission is to protect, prevent, and provide insight. We deliver intelligence-led solutions and security services that are founded on accuracy, discretion, and innovation, ensuring our clients receive clarity in situations where certainty is essential.
Our work is driven by a commitment to operational excellence, underpinned by decades of investigative experience and a deep understanding of both traditional and emerging threats. We apply rigorous methodology, advanced technical capability, and disciplined fieldcraft to transform information into reliable, actionable intelligence.
Every engagement is shaped around our clients’ specific requirements, whether they involve uncovering critical facts, identifying risk, safeguarding assets, or supporting high-stakes decision-making. By combining strategic insight with practical, real-world expertise, we empower clients to act with confidence, mitigate vulnerabilities, and achieve their objectives with precision and assurance.
Our Client Base
We proudly serve a diverse client base, including:
- Corporate Organisations and Financial Institutions
- Law Firms and Legal Professionals
- Insurance Providers
- Professionals and Entrpreneurs
- Social Enterprises
- Utility Providers
- Retail Businesses (Online and Physical)
- Property Management Companies
- Private Individuals and Families
- Small & Medium Enterprises (SME's)
- In-House Legal Departments
- Pharmaceuticals
- IT Service and Security Companies
Key Services
Our services include:
- Online Covert Investigations
- Physical Investigations
- Close Personal Protection
- Surveillance Operations
- Background & Due Diligence Checks
- Track and Trace Services
- Online Intelligence Gathering
- Executive Profiling
- Product Protection and Transfer
- Covert Test Purchasing
- Investigative Advice
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Support
- Matrimonial Investigations
- Asset Tracking
- Penetration testing
- Process Serving
- Technical Security Sweeps
- Specialist Training & Advisory Programs
Leadership
Steve
Steve brings over 30 years of operational and strategic intelligence experience across law enforcement, global corporations, and international investigative organisations.
He currently provides consultancy services as an Intelligence and Investigations Specialist, supporting high-profile clients and managing covert online deployments and investigations.
Steve has held senior positions within a major Financial Institution in London, including Director of Cyber Forensic Investigations, Deputy Director of Intelligence, and Head of Intelligence & Data Leakage Investigations. He also worked with a leading US-based Global Incident Response and Investigation Company, conducting forensic investigations across EMEA following cyberattacks and data breaches.
As Director of Intelligence, EMEA for a global organisation representing the Film, Television, and Streaming industries, he led anti-piracy teams across EMEA.
Prior to his corporate career, Steve completed 30 years in law enforcement, serving with the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), National High Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU), and both Regional and National Crime Squads, specialising in forensics, intelligence, and covert online operations.
Chris
Chris is the Co-Founder and Director of a UK-based technology company pioneering next-generation authentication and verification systems. His work focuses on the integration of Blockchain technology, elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), and multi-layered security protocols to redefine trust, traceability, and verification within complex digital ecosystems. Through this innovative approach, Chris has played a leading role in advancing secure technology solutions that underpin transparency, accountability, and data integrity across a range of industries.
With more than 17 years of investigative experience, Chris has led numerous covert online and physical intelligence operations for high-profile clients, delivering actionable insight through a combination of technical acumen and operational expertise. His career encompasses extensive work in both strategic consultancy and hands-on investigation, supporting sensitive assignments requiring discretion and precision.
Chris has also provided Private Consultancy Services as Director of Operations and Head of Investigations, managing specialist investigative and intelligence-led projects across multiple sectors. His work bridges the gap between technology innovation and operational intelligence, enabling clients to navigate complex security, investigative, and information integrity challenges with confidence.
Our Assets
Our greatest strength lies in our people.
Each member of our operational team brings extensive experience drawn from law enforcement, intelligence, and military backgrounds, combining tactical expertise with strategic insight. This wealth of operational knowledge allows us to deliver solutions that meet the highest professional standards, regardless of scale or complexity.
Our operatives are trained to operate effectively in both covert and overt environments, executing assignments with precision, discretion, and discipline.
Every assignment is individually assessed, planned, and executed according to the specific requirements of the task. Whether operating in an overt or covert environment, our teams maintain an unwavering commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and operational excellence, ensuring the highest level of service at all times.
Contact us
E-mail: info@ver-advisory.co.uk