Professional Investigation Case Examples UK
Representative, anonymised examples demonstrating how Bluemoon Investigations supports insurers, solicitors and corporate clients through lawful, proportionate investigative services.
Overview of Our Case Examples
The following case examples are provided to illustrate the type of professional instructions Bluemoon Investigations undertakes for insurers, solicitors, and corporate clients across the UK. All examples are representative, anonymised, and presented at a high level to protect confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection and professional standards.
Each example demonstrates how investigative work is scoped, conducted, and reported in a lawful and proportionate manner. The focus is on process, verification, and decision support, rather than outcomes or enforcement action.
Case examples are grouped by service area to reflect how instructions are typically received and managed in practice. They are intended to provide reassurance around approach, standards, and suitability for professional use, rather than serve as exhaustive or outcome-driven case histories.
Employee Absence Claim Verification
Employee Sick Leave Case.
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Instruction Type
Employee absence / workplace-related insurance claim
Scope of Work
Clarification was required around the consistency of an extended employee absence.
Approach
A proportionate, evidence-led enquiry was scoped using lawful checks, open-source review and a short period of surveillance.
Outcome
Verified factual findings were established and recorded with appropriate context.
Use of Findings
Used by the insurer to inform claims handling decisions.
Witness Summons Service – Commercial Proceedings
Process serving instruction supporting court-compliant service requirements.
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Instruction Type
Service of legal documents (witness summons)
Scope of Work
Solicitors required lawful service of a witness summons within a defined timeframe, with confirmation suitable for court filing and professional reliance.
Approach
The instruction was reviewed to confirm service requirements, jurisdiction, and procedural compliance. Service was planned and effected in a proportionate manner, in accordance with applicable Civil Procedure Rules.
Outcome
Service was successfully completed and documented.
Use of Findings
A sworn statement of service was provided to the instructing solicitors for filing and reliance within proceedings.
UK Debtor Trace – Verified Contactable Address
Tracing instruction supporting recovery action and service decisions.
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Instruction Type
UK debtor tracing instruction
Scope of Work
A creditor required assistance locating a contactable UK address for a debtor to support recovery and potential service of documentation.
Approach
A proportionate UK-wide trace was conducted using lawful, commercially available tracing resources and open-source checks where appropriate.
Outcome
A current contactable address was identified and recorded with clear context around link strength and any limitations.
Use of Findings
Findings were used to support recovery action and to inform next steps, including service planning where required.
Family Member Trace – Verified Current Address
Tracing instruction to establish a current contactable address for a family matter.
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Instruction Type
UK people tracing instruction (family matter)
Scope of Work
A client required assistance locating a family member’s current UK address to enable appropriate contact and/or to support formal correspondence where required.
Approach
A proportionate UK-wide trace was conducted using lawful, commercially available tracing resources and open-source checks where appropriate. Potential matches were assessed to reduce the risk of misidentification, with address data cross-checked for consistency and recency.
Outcome
A current contactable address was identified and recorded with clear context around link strength and any limitations.
Use of Findings
Findings were used to support appropriate next steps, including written correspondence or formal service planning where applicable.
Matrimonial Surveillance – Verification of Routine and Associations
Matrimonial instruction requiring proportionate surveillance to establish factual clarity.
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Instruction Type
Matrimonial surveillance instruction
Scope of Work
A solicitor acting in family proceedings required independent verification of routine and publicly observable activity to inform legal advice and case management.
Approach
Surveillance was scoped carefully to ensure necessity and proportionality. Activity was conducted lawfully in public places only, with clear consideration of privacy, data protection, and evidential relevance.
Outcome
Factual observations were recorded and presented with appropriate context and limitations.
Use of Findings
The report was used by the instructing solicitor to support case assessment and inform next procedural steps.
Professional Background Check – Corporate Appointment Context
Background check instruction supporting internal review and appointment decisions.
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Instruction Type
Professional background check
Scope of Work
A corporate client required a background check to inform an appointment decision, focusing on publicly available records and verifiable background information.
Approach
A proportionate, OSINT-led background check was conducted using lawful, publicly available sources and reputable records. Information was cross-checked for accuracy and relevance, with clear boundaries applied to avoid intrusive or restricted data.
Outcome
Verified background information was collated and presented with appropriate context, including any limitations identified.
Use of Findings
Findings were used by the client to support internal review and decision-making processes.
Professional Standards & Confidentiality
All case examples on this page are representative, anonymised, and presented at a high level to demonstrate professional approach rather than operational detail. They are included to illustrate how instructions are scoped, conducted, and reported in practice, without disclosing client-specific information or sensitive methodology.
Bluemoon Investigations undertakes all work in accordance with UK law, including data protection legislation and relevant procedural rules. Each instruction is assessed at the outset to ensure the proposed activity is lawful, necessary, and proportionate to its intended purpose.
We place particular emphasis on confidentiality, secure handling of information, and professional conduct. Investigative activity is undertaken discreetly, findings are recorded accurately, and reporting is structured to distinguish verified facts from contextual observations, with limitations clearly noted.
Bluemoon Investigations does not provide legal advice. Responsibility for legal strategy, claims handling, and decision-making remains with the instructing client and their professional advisers. Our role is limited to the provision of investigative services and factual reporting suitable for professional reliance.
Enquiries & Further Information
The case examples above are intended to demonstrate how Bluemoon Investigations supports insurers, solicitors, and corporate clients through lawful, proportionate investigative services. They are illustrative only and do not represent an exhaustive record of instructions undertaken.
Clients seeking further information about a specific service area can view the relevant service pages for detailed scope and suitability, or contact Bluemoon Investigations for an initial, confidential discussion regarding an appropriate instruction.