Confidential enquiry

Begin with enough context to determine fit.

Tell us the type of conversation you need, the parties or organisations involved for a conflict check, and the decision or collaboration objective. Do not send sensitive evidence at this stage.

Conflict-screenedFounder-reviewedNo files at first contact

The next step

A concise first exchange.

Your submission opens a pre-addressed email for review. If the matter appears suitable, we will propose a confidential scoping conversation and identify any information needed before a formal proposal.

Forensic mandatesState the decision, key parties, broad chronology and desired timeframe.

Technology collaborationDescribe the problem, capability or prototype you want to explore.

Intelligence collaborationIdentify the geography, subject and form of contribution.

ConfidentialityDo not include privileged material, personal data, passwords or attachments in the first email.

What happens next

No unnecessary theatre.

Conflict and fit review

We consider parties, subject, independence, required competence and the likely value of a conversation.

Confidential scoping

If appropriate, we define the question, available information, stakeholders, timeframe and intended use.

Written mandate

Work begins only after scope, responsibilities, terms, information handling and deliverables are agreed.