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Professional Private Investigators in Leeds
Burton Regan has established itself as a leader in private investigation and legal support services, combining decades of operational experience with strict compliance to national standards. Our team of fully insured, CRB-checked investigators delivers expert solutions in process serving, debtor tracing, people locating, and surveillance, supported by a dedicated training division that shapes industry best practices. We maintain full indemnity insurance and adhere to rigorous ethical guidelines, ensuring clients receive legally admissible results backed by our proven track record of excellence. Our services extend across the UK and internationally, supported by a network of vetted field agents and multilingual operatives. As Pearson PLC's Lead Examiner for the Professional Investigator Sector, we actively contribute to licensing frameworks while maintaining cutting-edge expertise in UK and European law.

Clients benefit from our 'one-stop' service model, which combines rapid response times with detailed reporting procedures, including same-day affidavits and comprehensive status updates. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through our award-winning debtor tracing methodologies and 'no find - no fee' guarantees that set industry benchmarks. With offices in Leeds, Bradford, and London, we serve legal, commercial, and private clients through both direct engagement and agent-to-agent partnerships. Our international capabilities include Hague Convention compliance and cross-border due diligence, supported by a decade of experience in global process serving. This combination of technical proficiency, regulatory leadership, and client-focused service delivery has earned us recognition as sector experts by blue-chip clients and industry peers alike.
Services
Process Serving Debtor Tracing People Locating Private Investigator Training Legal Support
Highlights and features
  • We hold Pearson PLC Lead Examiner status for professional investigator licensing
  • Our ISO 9001-certified processes ensure consistent service quality
  • 24/7 availability with immediate response for urgent assignments
  • Decades of experience in international process serving under Hague Convention
  • Award-winning debtor tracing with 'no find no fee' guarantee
Associations and certifications
  • ISO 9001
  • Security Industry Authority (SIA)
  • Pearson PLC
  • SFJ Awards
What people say
Highly professional service Exemplary results Award-winning performance Experts in the field Reliable and efficient
Services
Process Serving
We serve legal documents including claims, summonses, and injunctions to individuals and corporate entities across the UK and internationally. Our process servers operate within the latest legislation, providing same-day affidavits and detailed status reports. With expertise in Hague Convention requirements and multilingual operatives, we ensure proper service in every conceivable situation while maintaining strict compliance with procedural standards.
Debtor Tracing
Our award-winning debtor tracing service combines advanced databases with field investigations to locate debtors and assess their circumstances. We offer enhanced rechecks, 'no find no fee' options, and detailed management reports. Our network of vetted investigators ensures successful outcomes for legal and commercial clients requiring pre-sue status visits or urgent debt recovery support across the UK and Europe.
People Locating
Specialising in reuniting families and locating missing individuals, our people locating service utilises genealogical research, database searches, and field investigations. We provide birth, death, and marriage certificates while maintaining sensitivity in adoption cases. Our 'friends reunited' approach combines decades of experience with modern investigative techniques to deliver successful outcomes for private and legal clients.
Private Investigator Training
We offer SFJ Level 3 Award training for professional investigators, preparing candidates for potential SIA licensing. Our courses cover legal frameworks, ethics, and practical skills including surveillance and statement taking. Led by Pearson PLC's Lead Examiner, our training division shapes industry standards while providing both classroom and distance learning options for aspiring investigators.
Legal Support
Our legal support service provides comprehensive document service using in-house process servers and a nationwide investigator network. We handle service of documents across the UK and Europe, supported by probate research, beneficiary tracing, and pre-sue reports. With DX capabilities and multiple submission options, we deliver cost-effective solutions for solicitors and legal practices requiring reliable enforcement and status verification.
People
Kevin John Regan
Managing Director
Lead Examiner for Pearson PLC's Professional Investigator Sector with over 30 years' experience in private investigation. Developed training programs for SIA licensing while maintaining operational excellence across legal, commercial, and private investigation domains.
Questions
What services does Burton Regan offer?
We provide process serving, debtor tracing, people locating, private investigator training, and legal support services across the UK and internationally.
Are your investigators licensed and insured?
Our investigators are CRB-checked with full indemnity insurance. While UK private investigators aren't currently licensed, we actively contribute to SIA licensing frameworks.
How quickly can you serve legal documents?
We offer immediate response for urgent assignments with same-day affidavits and reporting available through our nationwide network of process servers.
Do you offer international investigation services?
Yes, we handle cross-border assignments including Hague Convention compliance, EU law requirements, and French law procedures through our global investigator network.
What training do you provide for investigators?
We offer SFJ Level 3 Award courses for professional investigators, covering legal frameworks, ethics, and practical skills under Pearson PLC's examination system.
What payment options are available?
We provide fixed-fee services with negotiable pricing. Specific costs for statutory demands and people tracing services are listed on our website.
Reviews (1)
Javaid Iqbal
May 13, 2020 Report
Brilliant process servers. Always get the job done without fail and very friendly and approachable. Highly recommended.