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Private Investigator Providing Support to Attorneys and Law Firms
Facts to Support Your Cases
A case is built on evidence, and that is often where the challenge lies for a lawyer: having factual, admissible, and solid evidence to support their client’s claims. Whether the dispute is civil, commercial, labor, or family-related, even the most carefully constructed legal argument remains fragile if it is not based on established facts. The private investigator is the law firm’s natural partner in meeting this need.
To support our attorneys, we gather factual findings, conduct research, and collect evidence in strict compliance with the law, ensuring that it is fully admissible in litigation. Our work thus extends the firm’s efforts in the field, where its own resources fall short.
This collaboration is based on a shared commitment to rigor and confidentiality: any evidence gathered without adhering to the rules of admissibility would be worthless, or even counterproductive. We therefore work hand in hand with the firm, in line with the strategy it has defined.
What Our Services Include
Our work is aimed at providing the firm with actionable factual information:
A compilation of admissible evidence and dated factual findings;
Searching for and locating individuals relevant to the proceedings;
Asset and creditworthiness investigations to support debt collection;
Verification and cross-checking using open-source information;
Well-documented and structured reports that can be used in litigation.
Each item is documented in a clear and well-organized report. When the case involves a labor dispute, our involvement is directly linked to our labor court litigation.
How is the procedure performed?
It all begins with a confidential discussion to understand the firm’s strategy and the evidentiary objective being pursued, followed by a clear quote. Our investigators then conduct fieldwork and utilize open-source intelligence throughout France, in full compliance with the law. We provide the firm with a structured, ready-to-use report and remain available to clarify details throughout the proceedings.
Evidence Admissible in Litigation
Admissibility is the cornerstone of our work in supporting law firms. A factual, dated report prepared by a certified firm—obtained without disproportionately infringing on individuals’ rights—provides the assurances expected by the judge. This solid foundation allows the attorney to incorporate our findings into their argument with complete confidence, without fear that they will be excluded from the proceedings.
We therefore compile each case file while constantly keeping in mind its evidentiary purpose and the firm’s strategy. It is this discipline that makes our reports a truly useful resource, rather than a mere collection of information.
A confidential and responsive partnership
Law firms expect two essential qualities from a partner: confidentiality and responsiveness. Confidentiality, because we handle sensitive cases covered by attorney-client privilege; responsiveness, because procedural deadlines cannot be delayed. We are committed to upholding both of these principles, with a single point of contact dedicated to the law firm.
This relationship of trust, built over time, has made us the investigative service provider of choice for many attorneys, who know they can count on solid evidence when they need it.
Why Choose the Aquila Group
The Aquila Group is a private detective agency accredited by the CNAPS. Your cases are handled by our own investigators, and we operate throughout France—with particularly high demand in the Paris region—thanks to our network of twenty offices across five regions.
Rigor, a thorough understanding of admissibility rules, and absolute confidentiality form the foundation of our collaboration with attorneys and law firms. To discuss your needs with us, please contact our teams : the initial consultation is free and non-binding.
A well-managed chain of evidence
Evidence is only valuable if every step in its collection is beyond reproach. We manage this entire process from start to finish: lawful collection, dating, contextualization, and organized presentation. This rigor ensures that the evidence submitted to the firm can be admitted into evidence without the risk of being excluded due to a procedural defect or a disproportionate infringement of individuals’ rights.
We also tailor the format of our reports to the specific requirements of the case at hand—whether it involves civil, commercial, labor, or family law. This provides the attorney with a document that is immediately usable and that they can confidently incorporate into their arguments without having to revise it.
A Long-Term Partner
The relationship between a law firm and its investigator is built on trust and consistency. Many attorneys entrust their cases to us because they know they can count on solid evidence, delivered on time and handled with absolute confidentiality. For us, this loyalty is the greatest form of recognition.
We assign each firm a single point of contact who is familiar with its methods and expectations and ensures consistent follow-up from one case to the next. This continuity streamlines collaboration and saves valuable time.
Whether it’s a one-time case or an ongoing collaboration, our commitment remains the same: to provide, when the firm needs it, admissible and actionable evidence obtained in strict compliance with the legal framework.
Aware that procedural deadlines cannot be delayed, we are committed to unfailing responsiveness and genuine availability throughout France. A law firm must be able to count on its investigator exactly when the schedule demands it, without any delays or compromises. It is this commitment to reliability, combined with absolute confidentiality, that forms the basis of the lasting trust that many attorneys place in us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is common practice. The detective gathers admissible evidence and conducts research to strengthen the client’s case, in line with the firm’s strategy.
Yes, provided they are obtained by a firm accredited by the CNAPS, in a fact-based manner and without disproportionately infringing on individuals’ rights.
In civil, commercial, labor, or family law disputes: evidence gathering, locating individuals, asset tracing, verifications, and inspections.
Yes, absolutely. We handle sensitive cases with a single point of contact dedicated to the firm and ensure complete confidentiality.
Yes, throughout France thanks to our network of offices, and internationally when the case requires it.
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