Mintz Group

Business Details

32 Years

experience

Trusted Private Investigation and Due Diligence Services

Mintz Group is a globally recognized risk advisory and disputes consultancy with over 30 years of experience in investigative due diligence. Founded in 1994, we specialize in internal investigations, asset tracing, background checks, and legal evidence gathering for corporations, law firms, and government entities. Our team of 280+ multilingual investigators operates from 12 offices across seven time zones, conducting enhanced investigations in more than 130 countries. We combine cutting-edge technology with boots-on-the-ground expertise to deliver admissible evidence and actionable insights. Our methodology has been reviewed by regulators and adopted as industry standards in corruption response.

We serve 80%+ of the AmLaw100 and maintain in-house fluency in 30+ languages. Our proprietary online portal enables real-time monitoring of investigation progress. We have resolved high-profile cases involving the Beatles' royalty disputes, Capitol Records, and Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi. Our work has been featured in Fortune, The Economist, and legal publications. We maintain strict adherence to sourcing all information to verifiable documents rather than relying on rumor or innuendo. Our commitment to transparency and ethical practices has made us a trusted partner in corporate social responsibility investigations.

Services

Asset Tracing Background Checks Internal Investigations Evidence Gathering Corporate Due Diligence Intellectual Property Protection Fraud Investigations Corruption Investigations Third-Party Screening Litigation Support

Details

Year established: 1994

Highlights and features

We have 30 years of experience conducting global investigations across 130+ countries
Our 280+ multilingual investigators operate from 12 offices in seven time zones
We provide admissible evidence with all findings sourced to verifiable documents
Our proprietary methodologies have been adopted as industry standards by regulators
We maintain in-house fluency in 30+ languages for accurate cross-border investigations

What people say

Global reach Multilingual staff Admissible evidence Complex case expertise Regulatory compliance

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Services

Asset Tracing

Our global asset tracing investigations help creditors enforce judgments and assess financial exposure. With expertise in sovereign disputes and offshore jurisdictions, we identify cash, real estate, commodities, and accounts receivable. Our 30-year track record includes tracing assets for high-profile cases involving Saudi arms dealers and multinational corporations. We provide pre-judgment assessments and post-dispute enforcement strategies.

Background Checks

We conduct enhanced background checks for executive hires, mergers, and third-party engagements. Our services range from standard screenings to custom investigations covering 130+ countries. We verify qualifications, uncover undisclosed controversies, and assess reputational risks using local records and multilingual investigators. Our reports provide actionable insights rather than unverified data points.

Internal Investigations

We investigate allegations of fraud, corruption, and workplace misconduct for global corporations. Our team conducts forensic analysis, interviews witnesses, and gathers documentary evidence across jurisdictions. We help legal teams make informed decisions about disciplinary actions or regulatory reporting. Our methodologies have been reviewed by regulators and adopted as industry standards.

Evidence Gathering

We collect admissible evidence for litigation matters in commercial, intellectual property, and white-collar defense cases. Our investigators gather documents, interview witnesses, and create visualizations to support legal arguments. We specialize in cross-border evidence collection and have worked on cases involving the AmLaw Global 100 firms.

Corporate Due Diligence

We provide pre-transaction due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. Our investigations cover individuals and entities worldwide, verifying track records and uncovering hidden risks. We assess government ties, corruption allegations, and financial disclosures using local sources and multilingual analysts.

People

Jim Mintz

Founder

Jim Mintz founded Mintz Group in 1994 after conducting high-profile investigations for the Beatles and Saudi arms dealer cases. He developed methodologies for asset tracing and corporate investigations that have been adopted as industry standards.

Christopher Weil

co-CEO

Christopher Weil co-leads Mintz Group's global operations from Washington, D.C. He oversees complex investigations involving sovereign disputes and corporate governance matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Kelsey Froehlich

Partner and Practice Head of Transaction Diligence

Kelsey Froehlich leads transaction diligence operations in London. She specializes in pre-deal investigations for private equity firms and multinational corporations conducting cross-border mergers and acquisitions.

Ian Casewell

Partner and Co-Head of Disputes Practice

Ian Casewell co-heads Mintz Group's disputes practice in London. He manages complex litigation support assignments involving evidence gathering, witness interviews, and forensic document analysis for international law firms.

Rachel Barker

Managing Director and Practice Head of IP Practice

Rachel Barker leads intellectual property investigations from Worthing. She specializes in trademark enforcement, counterfeiting operations, and digital rights protection for global brand owners.

Questions

What types of investigations does Mintz Group specialize in?

We specialize in asset tracing, background checks, internal investigations, evidence gathering for litigation, and corporate due diligence across 130+ countries.

How does Mintz Group handle cross-border investigations?

Our 280+ investigators in 12 offices use local knowledge and multilingual capabilities to conduct cross-border investigations with proper documentation and legal compliance.

Can Mintz Group provide services in multiple languages?

We offer investigative services in 30+ languages with in-house fluency across our global team of investigators and analysts.

What industries does Mintz Group serve?

We serve law firms, financial institutions, multinational corporations, government agencies, and intellectual property holders across various sectors including energy, healthcare, and technology.

How does Mintz Group ensure evidence admissibility?

All findings are sourced to verifiable documents with proper chain of custody, authentication, and certification for court admissibility in jurisdictions worldwide.

What sets Mintz Group apart from competitors?

Our combination of global reach, multilingual expertise, regulatory-compliant methodologies, and 30-year track record handling complex cases distinguishes us in the investigative industry.