Avident provides professional investigative services to solicitors, insurers, businesses, and private clients across Bristol, Cheltenham and the South West. We deliver discreet, accurate, and legally compliant investigations, producing evidence that is clear, reliable, and suitable for use in court or regulatory proceedings.

Led by a manager with over 30 years’ experience in policing and advanced investigative practice, our services are grounded in ethical integrity, sound judgement, and a thorough understanding of evidential standards. Operating nationwide through a trusted network of professional associates, we provide dependable coverage and consistent results.

Pre-Trial & Investigative Enquiries

Avident undertakes pre-trial investigative enquiries to support litigation strategy and early case assessment. This includes witness tracing, background enquiries, corroborative evidence gathering, and intelligence-led investigations designed to clarify key issues before proceedings commence.

These enquiries can assist in assessing credibility, viability, and proportionality at an early stage, helping to manage risk and legal costs.

Workplace Investigations

We conduct ethical and legally robust workplace investigations on behalf of employers, HR professionals, and legal advisers. Our services include staff misconduct investigations, disciplinary matters, internal crime enquiries, grievance investigations, and safeguarding concerns.

Avident has specialist expertise in corruption, fraud, malpractice, and abuse of position investigations, supported by relevant qualifications and extensive operational experience. All workplace investigations are conducted confidentially and in accordance with employment law and data protection legislation, with clear findings and evidential reporting.

Witness Statements – Claimant & Defence

Avident prepares clear, court-ready witness statements for claimant and defence instructions. We obtain accurate, detailed accounts in a professional and discreet manner, ensuring statements are credible, consistent, and compliant with evidential and procedural requirements.

Our experience includes road traffic collisions, workplace incidents, personal injury claims, civil disputes, and allegation-based matters. Where appropriate, we also obtain character statements and supporting contextual evidence. All interviews are conducted with a firm understanding of admissibility, disclosure, and legal context.

Surveillance – Discreet, Lawful & Proportionate

Avident provides professional surveillance services that are discreet, lawful, and proportionate. Each surveillance operation is carefully planned and tailored to the client’s objectives, ensuring compliance with current legislation and ethical standards.

Our investigators are trained in static, mobile, and foot surveillance and deploy high-quality equipment to obtain time-stamped photographic and video evidence where required. Surveillance is commonly instructed in civil litigation, insurance investigations, employee monitoring, matrimonial matters, theft, vandalism, and anti-social behaviour cases.

All results are presented in a clear evidential report, with supporting media where appropriate, suitable for court proceedings or further investigative use.

Status & Lifestyle Enquiries

We conduct detailed status and lifestyle enquiries to assess an individual’s or company’s financial standing and ability to satisfy potential legal claims. These enquiries are often used before litigation or as part of due diligence prior to commercial transactions.

Our investigations may identify property ownership, business interests, CCJs, insolvency matters, and corporate connections. Company searches can reveal financial filings, officer details, and adverse information. Where appropriate, a professional approach may be made to assess intentions and means.

Accident Investigations & Locus Reports

We provide comprehensive accident investigation and Locus Reporting services throughout the UK. Our reports support solicitors and insurers in personal injury claims, road traffic accidents, and insurance disputes.

Each Locus Report includes detailed site evidence, measurements, photographs, and scaled diagrams, providing an accurate and impartial record of the incident location. Our reports assist with liability assessment, accident reconstruction, and effective case preparation.

Bespoke Investigative Services

The scope of private investigation is broad, and not all matters fall within standard service categories. Avident offers bespoke investigative solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Whether supporting legal proceedings, corporate decision-making, or private matters, we provide discreet, professional, and legally compliant investigative services. If your requirement is not listed above, we welcome enquiries and will advise on an appropriate and proportionate solution.