HUMINT & Market Intelligence
Conduct lawful, appropriately scoped human intelligence and market intelligence enquiries to develop context on companies, markets and commercial environments where documentary sources alone are insufficient.
What this service covers
Conduct lawful, appropriately scoped human intelligence and market intelligence enquiries to develop context on companies, markets and commercial environments where documentary sources alone are insufficient.
How we conduct this check
Each step is visible to you in the client portal, from scoping to delivery.
Frame the intelligence need
We agree what documentary sources cannot answer and why human insight is needed.
Plan lawful enquiries
The approach, source types and ethical boundaries are agreed in writing.
Conduct enquiries
Experienced researchers conduct discreet, lawful conversations with relevant sources.
Corroborate
Source information is cross-checked with documentary research where possible.
Report with confidence levels
Findings are reported with source characterization and confidence.
Our methodology
Human intelligence is used only where documentary sources alone are insufficient, and only by lawful, ethical means agreed in advance.
We characterize each source without revealing identities, corroborate where possible, and state confidence levels so you can weigh the insight appropriately.
How we help you conduct the check
Insight records cannot give
Context on markets, reputations and practices beyond paper records.
Strict ethics
No pretexting or unlawful methods; boundaries agreed in writing.
Confidence levels
Each finding shows how well supported it is.
Local reach
Enquiries through experienced local networks.
Frequently asked questions
Is HUMINT legal?
Our enquiries are lawful, properly scoped and ethically conducted. We do not use deception or unlawful methods.
Will you name your sources?
Sources are characterized, for example “a former senior employee”, but not named, to protect them.
When is HUMINT useful?
For market entry, complex disputes or reputational questions where records do not tell the full story.
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Start a humint & market intelligence enquiry
Share the subject, jurisdiction and what you need to establish. We will confirm scope, sources, timing and price.