Association of British Investigators

The Association of British Investigators (ABI) is the UK’s leading authority on the investigation industry, with a history dating back to 1913.

As a national and international platform, ABI represents professionals providing investigation and litigation support services to legal firms, private clients, and corporations.

Why use ABI members?

Watch this video to find out more about the work of the ABI and its members:

Professional expertise across the UK

ABI members are highly qualified experts who meet rigorous standards, ensuring access to professional investigative and litigation services.

Time-saving

In an unlicensed sector, selecting service providers can be challenging.

ABI members have undergone thorough due diligence, including DBS checks, financial stability assessments, and professional scrutiny, saving you time and effort.

Peace of mind

With high standards of compliance, ABI members are accountable professionals, reducing the risk of engaging rogue agencies that could harm your reputation.

Recognised by the Law Society of England and Wales, ABI is essential for legal firms seeking reliable investigative support.

There is no greater accreditation available to the UK investigative sector than ABI membership.

This is also evident from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recognition of the ABI’s good practice guide contained in the ICO Article 40 approval of the ABI UK GDPR Code of Conduct for investigative & litigation support services.

The experts in the field of investigation and litigation support

The ABI is the only association in this industry to be recognised by the Law Society of England and Wales, and included in the Law Society of Scotland's Approved Supplier scheme.

It’s therefore essential that legal firms protect themselves from unwittingly instructing rogue agencies, leaving them vulnerable to reputational damage and a poor service for their clients.

The solution to this problem is to use the ABI membership for all their investigative and litigation support needs.

A report published by ABI explains why maintaining a self-regulatory regime of work and improving standards and good practices, not present elsewhere in the UK’s investigation industry, is so important.