S-RM continues to climb Chambers and Partners rankings in 2025

25 June 2025 – London 

• Categories our teams are now ranked in include Band 1 for Investigative Due Diligence for the fourth consecutive year, as well as Business Intelligence and Investigations (Global and US), Asset Tracing and Recovery, Political Risk, and Cyber Risk.
• We also built upon our 2024 results, adding two individual rankings: S-RM's Head of Strategic Intelligence, Gala Riani is now ranked in Political Risk and Septimus Knox (Director, Disputes & Investigations) is now ranked in Global Asset Tracing and Recovery. 
• Marcus Fishburn was promoted to Band 1, joining colleagues Morgan Stark and Ian Massey there. Other S-RM experts achieved individual rankings across Bands 2 and 3.

"S-RM is extremely responsive, perceptive of what is needed, proportionate to the task at hand and has good, genuine international reach."

Leading corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM has been highly ranked in the 2025 Chambers and Partners’ Crisis & Risk Management and Litigation Support Guides, including achieving Band 1 in the Investigative Due Diligence category for the fourth consecutive year.

Investigative Due Diligence 

Band 1

Ian Massey – Band 1

“Ian Massey is extremely responsive, highly capable and very commercially aware. He really is excellent to work with.” 

Morgan Stark – Band 1

“Morgan Stark possesses exceptional commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the industry. He is consistently responsive and always goes above and beyond to accommodate clients' needs. ” 

Business Intelligence & Investigations (UK)

Band 2

Marcus Fishburn – Band 1

“Marcus is exceptional. Knowledgeable, pragmatic and calm, he is always the person you want to be by your side in a tricky situation.” 

Septimus Knox – Band 2

“He is very knowledgeable particularly in matters involving Russia and Eastern Europe. The work produced on the projects he leads is always of a very high standard.” 

Asset Tracing & Recovery (Investigations Agencies)

Band 2

Marcus Fishburn – Band 2  

“Marcus takes time to understand his clients' business in depth, and it shows in the utility of his investigations to the client.”

Septimus Knox – Band 2  

“Septimus is an extremely diligent investigator who has an uncanny ability to find the needle in the haystack. He is a pleasure to work with."

Business Intelligence & Investigations (US)

Band 3 

Sam Taylor – Band 2

“Sam pulls from a deep well of industry experience and commercial sophistication. He is well read, attuned to client needs, enjoyable to work with as a client, and clearly runs an effective team." 

Political Risk

Band 2

Gala Riani– Band 2 

“Gala Riani is a great political analyst and business adviser all in one.” 

Heyrick Bond Gunning, CEO, S-RM said: 

I am delighted that once again S-RM has taken a step up in the Chambers and Partner rankings. Each area of the business has worked hard over the past year, delivering for our clients and it’s great to see that recognised in these results.” 

Martin Devenish, MBE, Board Director and Global Head of Corporate Intelligence, S-RM added:  

These rankings highlight the diverse talent at S-RM. As the risk landscape continues to rapidly evolve, clients face a growing and interconnected array of uncertainties. S-RM aims to guide our clients through these complex challenges effectively, and it's gratifying to see our wide-ranging expertise and client dedication acknowledged in this recognition. Congratulations to the teams and individuals recognised this year, and sincere thanks to our clients for their continued support.” 

About S-RM 

S-RM is a global corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Founded in 2005, it has 400+ experts and advisors across eight international offices. Headquartered in London, S-RM has offices in Cape Town, Hong Kong, Kula Lumpur, New York, Utrecht, Washington D.C. and Singapore. 

To find out more about S-RM, visit https://www.s-rminform.com/.