Private client intelligence and security services

S-RM brings together intelligence, investigations, cyber security and crisis response expertise to help private clients, family offices and their trusted advisers make informed decisions, reduce risk exposure and respond when the stakes are highest.

Our teams work discreetly on complex, sensitive matters, from threats affecting individuals, families, reputations and digital assets through to crisis management, pre-investment due diligence and high-stakes disputes. Every engagement is tailored to the client’s circumstances, risk profile and priorities.

We consistently work with clients ranging from royal families through to Forbes-listed individuals and family offices.

Why S-RM

Proven, trusted advisors

Founded in 2005, S-RM has supported prominent individuals, family offices and their advisors across more than 140 countries.

Discreet by design

We understand the sensitivity of private client matters. Every engagement is tailored to the client’s circumstances, risk profile and priorities.

Multi-disciplinary expertise

Our intelligence, investigations, cyber security and crisis response specialists work together to provide joined-up advice on complex cross-border risks.

Award-winning team

Our teams have received industry recognition from organisations including Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Real Deals Media, Global Investigations Review and Zywave.

OUR SERVICES

A joined-up view of personal and commercial risk

Online threat assessment and monitoring

Identify what information is visible online, how it could be exploited and whether threats are emerging. Our assessments examine exposure across surface, deep and dark web sources. Customised ongoing monitoring helps detect physical security, cyber and reputational risks, with analyst-led intelligence and alerts to support timely action.

Crisis management and response

Navigate fast-moving, high-stakes events with calm, coordinated support. We help clients understand the situation, make informed decisions, manage stakeholders and protect personal, operational and reputational interests.

Kidnap, ransom and extortion response

Prepare for and respond to kidnap, ransom and extortion incidents with specialist crisis support. Our 24/7 global response capability combines intelligence, crisis management and negotiation expertise to help clients navigate complex situations with confidence.

Executive and family protection

Understand the interconnected online, cyber and physical risks facing high-net-worth individuals, senior executives, public figures and their families. We identify vulnerabilities, assess exposure and provide practical recommendations to strengthen personal security.

Due diligence and background checks

Support strategic decisions, senior hires and onboarding through discreet, targeted research. We help clients assess the integrity, track record and potential exposure associated with individuals and organisations, with monitoring available for emerging developments.

Digital forensics and cyber security

Preserve critical digital evidence, investigate suspected compromises, and protect personal data, devices, and online accounts. Our specialists combine technical expertise with a practical understanding of personal, legal and reputational issues.

M&A and investor intelligence

Make better-informed investment and partnership decisions. We assess integrity, reputation, ownership and other material risks relating to potential investments, management teams, counterparties, joint venture partners and new markets.

Dispute support and investigations

Build a clearer picture in contentious or sensitive situations. We identify facts, witnesses and assets to support litigation, arbitration, family proceedings and other disputes. Our digital forensics specialists can preserve, analyse and present digital evidence in a clear and robust form

Client successes

Protecting a family from online and physical threats

S-RM supported the security team of an ultra-high-net-worth family with online threat assessments covering multiple family members. The work identified violent and reputational threats, impersonation activity, exposure of personal information and security issues linked to public social media profiles. The findings provided actionable intelligence to inform ongoing security measures.

Client successes

Informing a complex investment decision

A family office commissioned S-RM to assess the ownership, reputation and probity of a group of prospective investment partners. Our research clarified ownership structures and identified material concerns, allowing the client to make a better-informed decision.

Client successes

Strengthening protection for senior executives

Following an assessment that identified direct threats, hostile commentary, impersonation and geolocation exposure, a client engaged S-RM for ongoing monitoring. This enabled the security team to track threat actors and respond to emerging issues with current, contextualised intelligence.

Our experts

Our experts combine deep technical knowledge, international experience and absolute discretion. They work closely with clients, family offices, legal counsel and trusted advisers to provide integrated support when the stakes are highest.