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Business Intelligence & Investigations
Litigation Support Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Strengths
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Raedas is comfortably the best in their market for gaining material with verifiable sourcing in a court-friendly format. They've expanded geographically and linguistically in line with expectations.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportRaedas has a versatile team comprised of people from various nationalities, commanding several languages, with different backgrounds. This gives them the adaptability to meet any client expectation, irrespective of cultural background and place of investigation.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportRaedas provide case-specific strategies and are willing to go the extra mile.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportRaedas is distinguished by its commercial focus, making every effort to be client-focused and to provide relevant, actionable information as efficiently as possible.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportRaedas is exceptionally diligent and pays attention to details in the manner required for this line of work.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Andrew Wordsworth
Andrew Wordsworth is regarded by many sources as a pre-eminent figure in the British market for intelligence relating to the former Soviet Union, having been engaged in some of the last decade's most prominent disputes connected with Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Wordsworth often assists clients in complex investigations, politically motivated tax claims, extradition requests and accusations of corruption. Andrew has very deep experience of Russia.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportAndrew is a good operator who has a lot of experience. He's well respected in this space.
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Band 1 Joana Rego
Joana Rego is a co-founding partner at Raedas and a thoroughly experienced investigator. She regularly coordinates with legal counsel, PR, third-party funders and other intelligence operatives in high-stakes evidence-gathering exercises. Rego's practice is global, and she is fluent in Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and German.
Joana is brilliant with clients, especially with difficult clients. She has an excellent manner.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportJoana has the right balance of sophistication and efficiency. She is an experienced practitioner, yet retains a fresh approach to matters and outlook on the industry.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportJoana has an eye on the litigation strategy and is therefore informed as to where budget ought to be directed.
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Band 1 Nicholas Bortman
Nicholas Bortman is a founding partner of Raedas and a highly experienced practitioner in corruption investigations, and bilateral investment treaty and civil arbitration proceedings. Bortman is particularly competent in Middle East matters, where he has a proven track record in evidence gathering within jurisdictions with minimal disclosure requirements.
Nicholas is a huge asset to have in your corner on a tough case.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportNick is a fantastic manager and an excellent investigator.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Isabel Asquith
Isabel Asquith leads Raedas' sovereign disputes practice. She specialises on asset-tracing, enforcement and recovery strategies in the context of investor state disputes.
Isabel is sophisticated, responsive and provides an excellent service.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportIsabel is fantastic. She is great to work with, consistently focuses on the most important issues and proposes original strategies.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportIsabel is a rising star with a large skillset. She has strong people skills but is capable of dealing with technicalities as well.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportIsabel is a consummate professional and an excellent manager and investigator.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Tobias Vollmer
Tobias Vollmer supports international litigation and arbitration, working across multiple regions and complex cross-border cases.
Tobias Vollmer can do anything. He is my go-to investigator.
Business Intelligence & Investigations respondentLitigation SupportTobias is consistently exceptionally well prepared and on top of the details, while at the same time maintaining the strategic perspective that is crucial for us. He understands our clients’ needs and commercial realities and provides pragmatic advice. He is also very personable, which means our clients genuinely enjoy working with him.
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Ranked Individuals at Raedas (5)
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Andrew Wordsworth
Business Intelligence & Investigations
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Business Intelligence & Investigations
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Business Intelligence & Investigations
View profile Isabel Asquith
Business Intelligence & Investigations
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Business Intelligence & Investigations
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