Sebastian is a specialist in evidence gathering and analysis for fraud and asset recovery proceedings, with extensive experience across international investigations and intelligence work. Having worked with leading consultancies, a Big Four forensics practice and boutique dispute firms, he focuses on uncovering how complex fraud schemes are structured, identifying key witnesses and supporting effective recovery strategies.
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Sebastian has demonstrated phenomenal customer service, sophistication, business knowledge and reliability in our interactions.
Sebastian is great, he is really competent and likeable, and has a Russia background. He is really well known and always on panels, and he is well regarded overall.
Sebastian Neave was previously a managing director in the global investigations practice in J.S. Held's London office. He joined new boutique investigations firm Veleda as a partner in December 2025. Neave's experience in intelligence relates most specifically to Russia and the CIS region. He advises clients on complex disputes involving fraud, asset recovery and a range of cross-border litigation and arbitration claims.