Litigation Support Investigations help attorneys and their clients prepare a case with facts, witnesses, background on the other side and asset information. Send one request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
Describe the matter and what you need to get litigation support quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Witnesses. Tracing, interviewing and taking statements.
- Opposing party research. Background, assets and prior litigation.
- Evidence review. Testing the other side's version against records.
- Surveillance. Lawful observation in damages and custody-related matters.
- Asset searches. To judge whether a judgment can be recovered.
Who Uses It
Attorneys, advocates, in-house legal teams and litigants preparing for trial, arbitration or settlement talks.
What to Send First
- The type of matter and the stage it is at.
- What you need: witnesses, background, assets or surveillance.
- Key dates such as trial or filing deadlines.
Do not upload documents, statements or evidence through the request form. The investigator will ask for what is needed once you agree to go ahead.
How It Works
- Instruction. Usually through the attorney, to help protect privilege.
- Plan. Tasks, budget and deadlines agreed.
- Investigation. Fieldwork and research.
- Report. Findings written for the legal team.
- Testimony. If required at trial.
Findings and Reporting
Reports, signed statements and evidence schedules prepared to the legal team's format, with a clear record of how each item was obtained.
Limits
Investigators may not intercept calls or messages, access email or bank accounts, or obtain private records such as bank statements or phone records without consent or a court order. No investigator can guarantee a result, recovery of money or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
Investigators may not approach a represented opposing party directly without the legal team's agreement.
Litigation Support Investigations Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Witness trace and statement | R1,500 - R5,000 |
| Background and asset report on a party | R1,900 - R10,000 |
| Standard litigation support mandate | R8,000 - R25,000 |
| Complex or multi-province matter | From R70,000 |
| Investigator hourly rate | R500 - R1,500 per hour |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your matter rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Scope. The number of tasks and witnesses.
- Deadlines. Short trial deadlines can add a premium.
- Travel. Work in several provinces adds cost.
- Testimony. Court days are billed separately.
Litigation Support Investigations FAQs
Should the attorney or the client appoint the investigator?
Usually the attorney, which helps keep the work under legal privilege.
Can investigators testify?
Yes, about what they did and saw. Ask about court day rates upfront.
Can you find out if the other side has assets?
Yes, from lawful registry and open sources, which helps decide whether a claim is worth pursuing.
Is evidence guaranteed to be admissible?
No. Lawful, well documented evidence gives the best chance, but the court decides.
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Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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Keep it brief. Do not send ID documents, passwords, intimate images or evidence through this form. Your enquiry is passed only to investigators suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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