25 June 2026 – London
- S-RM is the only firm to receive Band 1 recognition for Global Investigative Due Diligence, Global Asset Tracing & Recovery and UK Business Intelligence & Investigations.
- Ranked in Band 1 for Investigative Due Diligence (Global-wide) for the fifth consecutive year.
- Other categories ranked include Business Intelligence and Investigations (US), Political Risk (Global-wide) & Cybersecurity Risk (Global-wide).
At S-RM, there has always been someone well placed to handle matters wherever it is in the world. I've been really impressed with the breadth of expertise and deep knowledge the team has in various geographies."
- Chambers & Partners, Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026
Leading corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM has been highly ranked in the 2026 Chambers and Partners’ Crisis & Risk Management and Litigation Support Guides. S-RM is the only firm to receive Band 1 recognition for Global Investigative Due Diligence, Global Asset Tracing & Recovery and UK Business Intelligence & Investigations. For Investigative Due Diligence, we have achieved Band 1 status for a fifth consecutive year.
We achieved additional rankings in Business Intelligence & Investigations (US), Political Risk (Global-wide) and Cybersecurity Risk (Global-wide) as well as ten individual rankings for eight S-RM experts, including three in Band 1.
S-RM experts ranked in Band 1:
- Ian Massey – Investigative Due Diligence (Global-wide)
- Morgan Stark – Investigative Due Diligence (Global-wide)
- Marcus Fishburn – Business Intelligence & Investigations (UK-wide)
Other individual recognition:
- Septimus Knox – Asset Tracing & Recovery (Global-wide) and Business Intelligence & Investigations (UK-wide)
- Marcus Fishburn – Asset Tracing & Recovery (Global-wide)
- Gala Riani – Political Risk (Global-wide)
- Jamie Smith – Cybersecurity Risk (Global-wide)
- Roddy Priestley – Cybersecurity Risk (Global-wide)
- Richard Fogarty – Business Intelligence & Investigations (US).
Heyrick Bond Gunning, CEO, S-RM said:
These rankings are a strong endorsement of the quality, depth and consistency of S-RM’s work. To be the only firm to receive Band 1 recognition for Global Investigative Due Diligence, Global Asset Tracing & Recovery and UK Business Intelligence & Investigations speaks to the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our teams around the world. We are particularly pleased to see continued recognition of our global capabilities, including in the US, as we support clients through increasingly complex risk, intelligence and investigative challenges.”
Martin Devenish, MBE, Board Director and Global Head of Corporate Intelligence, S-RM added:
Chambers and Partners’ continued recognition of S-RM’s Corporate Intelligence practice reflects the calibre of our people and the impact of the work they deliver for clients every day. Our Band 1 rankings in Investigative Due Diligence, Business Intelligence & Investigations, and Asset Tracing and Recovery demonstrate the breadth of our expertise across multi-jurisdictional matters. These results are a testament to the team’s focus on rigorous analysis, commercial judgement and outstanding client service.”
Investigative Due Diligence
Band 1
Ian Massey – Band 1
“Ian is extremely capable and always my go-to person. He responds quickly, takes control of issues and is capable of building fit for purpose reviews for each matter. I trust him to get the right product, on time and at the right price point.”
Morgan Stark – Band 1
“Morgan is the best in the region. He offers excellent service, excellent knowledge and excellent responsiveness.”
Business Intelligence & Investigations (UK)
Band 1
Marcus Fishburn – Band 1
“Marcus is outstanding. He's thoughtful, creative and really easy both to work and get along with.”
Septimus Knox – Band 2
“Septimus combines deep expertise with strong commercial awareness and a client-focused approach. He consistently delivers work of the highest standard, providing actionable insights tailored to our clients’ industries. He is highly responsive and proactive, he efficiently addresses additional questions and his approachable, engaging manner makes working with him genuinely enjoyable.”
Business Intelligence & Investigations (USA)
Band 3
Richard Forgarty - Band 3
"Richard Fogarty is very responsive and focuses on client goals and achievable objectives."
Asset Tracing & Recovery (Investigations Agencies)
Band 1
Marcus Fishburn – Band 2
“Marcus puts his years of experience to very good use. He knows exactly how to find results and present them, and manages expectations where necessary. He's been a pleasure to work with. "
Septimus Knox – Band 2
“Septimus has excellent presentation skills and a natural talent for connecting people. He is exceptionally well‑connected and has a proven ability to obtain even the most difficult‑to‑find information within a short timeframe. His proactive approach, creativity and deep understanding of stakeholder dynamics make him a valuable contributor to both the firm’s visibility and the success of individual matters."
Political Risk
Band 2
Gala Riani– Band 2
“Gala Riani has a great deal of credibility. She exemplifies S-RM's key strengths: intelligence, approachability, and commercial acumen.”
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/.
