Vantage Intelligence

Firm's Overview

Founded in 2012 by Gretchen King and Masha Shvetsova, Vantage has grown from its headquarters in London to New York, Miami and Dubai.

Vantage is an international intelligence boutique, focused on delivering strategic and actionable insights through sophisticated research and analysis, human source development, and non-public information gathering. We assist clients in protecting and recovering assets, resolving disputes and addressing other contentious situations that arise during the course of doing business, especially in emerging markets. We integrate meticulous research, sophisticated human source intelligence gathering and advanced technological information gathering methodologies to offer our clients custom insights.

Our unique combination of creativity and ingenuity has made us the go-to practice for business leaders, high-net-worth individuals and family offices, leading lawyers and litigation funds, financial institutions and established corporates.

Vantage's clients view the team as a trusted partner that supports their needs in challenging times, taking an active role in resolving complex disputes on a regular basis. The firm's investigative findings and thorough analysis are typically delivered along with strategic recommendations prepared with a view of improving the client’s position through a combination of litigation, PR, lobbying and liaison with relevant stakeholders.

Services:

Asset Protection and Recovery:

• Investigations and asset tracing in support of judgment enforcement, including identification of assets of sovereigns, corporations, and individuals
• Identification of beneficial owners and precise mapping of complex offshore structures

Litigation Support:

• Investigations in support of dispute resolution prior to the initiation of litigation or arbitration
• Evidence gathering in support of litigation and arbitration, with a unique ability to identify and develop witnesses and sources as well as provide intelligence in support of a settlement
• Evidence gathering in support of freezing and discovery actions worldwide including evidence of assets held by plaintiffs or judgment-debtors directly and through offshore structures

Contentious Issues:

• Investigations into potential fraud, including internal fraud
• Investigations into acts by competitors or shareholders to intentionally inflict reputational harm on a company
• Investigations into alleged FCPA and Bribery Act violations for the purpose of (i) companies accused that need an independent assessment; (ii) evaluation of potential acquisition targets to ensure that bribery issues are flagged and remedied; (iii) investigations of competitors suspected of engaging in bribery or similar compliance violations to gain a competitive advantage

Cyber Security and Forensics:

• In-house cyber security and forensics capability to conduct and oversee investigations
• Investigations and forensics services including recovery and analysis of systems, disk images and email archives, and deployment of technical and physical surveillance
• Security assessments (Penetration Testing) and incident response, leveraging Vantage’s experience from both offensive and defensive operations to examine incident information and technical logs to confirm a breach, followed by full incident analysis

Intelligence Meets Influence

In 2023, Vantage announced the official launch of Vantage Influence, founded by political and corporate strategist Aron Shaviv. Vantage Influence lies at the intersection of politics, intelligence, and strategy. A dynamic consultancy reshaping the landscape for sovereign, corporate, and private stakeholders. Our bespoke services fuse empirical public opinion research, astute analysis, and innovative strategies to safeguard and advance clients' interests in the complex arena of global affairs.

The marriage of strategic analysis and in-depth intelligence allows for a 360-degree approach, empowering clients with a nuanced understanding of risks and opportunities.

Through this partnership, clients gain a distinct advantage, as the fusion of political consulting and sophisticated intelligence creates a potent force, enabling informed decision-making, proactive risk management, and strategic positioning within the intricate web of global affairs.