If you are considering hiring a private investigator to conduct surveillance, you may be wondering what they are actually allowed to do. Can a private investigator follow someone? Can they take photographs? Can they find out where someone is going or who they are meeting? The short answer is that private investigators can conduct surveillance [...]

Hiring a private detective can feel like something reserved for films and television dramas. In reality, professional private investigation in London is usually far more methodical, discreet and evidence-led. Private investigators support individuals, solicitors, businesses, insurers and other organisations that need reliable information to help them make an informed decision. This may involve tracing an [...]

If you are thinking about hiring a private investigator, one of the first questions you will have is what they can actually find out for you. There is often a misconception that investigators have access to hidden databases or can bypass the law to get information. In reality, a professional investigator works within strict legal [...]

Hiring a private investigator is not something most people plan to do. It usually comes at a time of uncertainty, concern, or when something doesn’t feel right. Whether it’s a personal matter or a business issue, a professional investigator can provide clarity, evidence, and peace of mind. What Does a Private Investigator Actually Do? A [...]

Using a private investigation agency for background checks will not only to offer you peace of mind, but will help you to make an informed decision when selecting a potential candidate. If you run your own business or are in charge of hiring new staff, you’ll want to ensure that you are employing the right [...]

For more than three decades, Howard Agency has worked across London’s boroughs, streets and estates, supporting solicitors, businesses and private clients with reliable process serving and investigative work. London has always been our base, and our understanding of the city is one of the reasons clients trust us. When you know London at street level, [...]

When a legal case begins, one of the first steps is serving court papers to the other party. This is the process of officially delivering legal documents so the person or business involved knows about the case and has the opportunity to respond. A common question we’re asked is whether court papers must always be [...]

Since 1994, Howard Agency has been helping clients across the capital as a trusted process server in London, as well as providing private investigator services. From our base in the city, we have built a reputation for being professional, discreet and efficient. As proud members of the Association of British Investigators (ABI), we work to [...]

When legal proceedings are underway, timing and precision matter and that's where professional process servers come in. If you're looking for reliable process servers in London, Howard Agency offers a personal, discreet and efficient service tailored to your legal needs. What Does a Process Server Do? A process server is responsible for delivering legal documents, [...]

At Howard Agency, we pride ourselves on delivering professional, ethical, and reliable investigative services across the UK. However, the broader investigation industry faces a significant challenge that affects clients and professionals alike: the absence of consistent regulation and accountability. The Unregulated Landscape Unlike professions such as law or medicine, the investigation industry in the UK [...]