Corporate & Commercial Investigations

Our licensed private investigators have a wide variety of skills and diverse backgrounds. With 25+ years of experience, we have an excellent track record of providing high quality investigation services. From start to finish, our knowledgeable, discreet, and detail oriented staff goes above and beyond to manage your expectations, remain 100% confidential and update you daily as events unfold on your case. 

We rely on the best investigative technology and techniques, and comply with the industry’s leading standards for surveillance, locating, record search, and process services. 

When a business problem needs facts, not guesses, you need an investigator who can work quietly inside a company’s world. LA Undercover handles confidential corporate and commercial investigations for business owners, executives, HR leaders, in-house counsel and outside law firms. We find out what’s happening, document it properly and give you the evidence to act, without disrupting your operations or tipping off the people involved.

Internal Theft & Embezzlement

Cash skimming, payroll and expense fraud, fake vendors, missing inventory and kickbacks. We investigate the people and the paper trail, and coordinate with your accountant and attorney so the evidence supports recovery, termination or a criminal referral. See Business Fraud & Embezzlement for more.

Intellectual Property & Trade Secret Theft

When a former employee, partner or contractor walks out with your client list, designs, pricing or confidential information, speed matters. We investigate where they went, who they’re working with and how your information is being used, and we document it for your attorney. We also investigate counterfeit products and unauthorized use of your brand.

Workplace Misconduct Investigations

Allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, threats, drug or alcohol use, policy violations and time theft need to be investigated fairly, promptly and thoroughly. Our investigators conduct impartial interviews, gather documents and evidence, and deliver a clear written report your HR team and counsel can rely on. In California, workplace investigations performed by someone other than an attorney generally require a licensed private investigator.

Employee Surveillance & Activity Checks

Employees who call in sick and work a second job, misuse company vehicles, falsify field reports or run a competing business on company time. We document what’s actually happening with time-stamped video and detailed reports. For injury claims, see Insurance Fraud & Injury Claim Surveillance and Workers’ Comp Fraud.

Competitor Monitoring & Competitive Intelligence

Is a former employee or partner competing in violation of an agreement, soliciting your clients or misusing your name? We gather lawful, public-source intelligence on competitors, new ventures and market activity, and document violations for your attorney. We never use pretexting, hacking or any illegal method to obtain information.

Due Diligence for Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Before you buy a company, merge, take on investors or bring in a key executive, verify the people and the business behind the numbers: litigation, liens, judgments, regulatory history, undisclosed affiliations and reputation. See Business Partner & Investor Due Diligence.

Who We Work With

• Business owners and executives
• Human resources and compliance teams
• In-house counsel and outside law firms
• Boards, investors and private equity groups
• Insurance carriers and risk managers

How a Corporate Investigation Works

1. Confidential consultation. We discuss the problem, who knows about it, your goals and your timeline, and recommend whether to involve counsel from the start.

2. Investigation plan and quote. You receive a clear scope and cost before work begins.

3. Discreet investigation. Records research, surveillance, interviews and analysis, conducted without disrupting your business.

4. Written report. Findings, evidence and exhibits organized for HR action, litigation or law enforcement, with investigator testimony available if needed.

Why LA Undercover

• Licensed California private investigators (CA PI #188895), 25+ years of experience
• Background in case management at a top Los Angeles criminal law firm
• Strict confidentiality to protect your business, employees and reputation
• Statewide team and nationwide reach

Related: Risk Assessment · Background Investigations · Attorney Services

Where to Begin 

We are here to assist you in answering questions you may have during this difficult time in you life.  To begin please call, email or submit a request form below.

Serving Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Ventura County, Sacramento County, and others upon request