Chicago, IL Private Investigator

Corporate Investigations

 

United Investigation Services

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For over 35 years, United Investigation Services (UIS) has been conducting high–level corporate investigations for Fortune 100 corporations, major financial institutions, and leading industries across the United States. We understand the real-world pressures of today’s corporate climate—regulatory scrutiny, internal fraud, workplace claims, and reputational risk—and we design investigations that deliver clear, defensible facts.

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Our investigative team is comprised of seasoned professionals with backgrounds in law enforcement, intelligence, corporate security, and financial crimes. Every case is handled with strict confidentiality, legal compliance, and a business-minded focus on risk, exposure, and bottom-line impact.

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Core Corporate Investigation Services

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UIS provides a full spectrum of corporate investigative services, including but not limited to:

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• Due Diligence Investigations
  Deep background checks on executives, partners, vendors, and acquisition targets, including reputation, litigation history, regulatory issues, and hidden risk.

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• Competitive Intelligence & Market Analysis
  Lawful, ethical intelligence gathering on competitors, markets, and key players to support strategic decision-making and protect your competitive edge.

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• Fraud & White-Collar Crime Investigations
  Internal and external investigations into embezzlement, false billing, expense fraud, procurement fraud, and other financial crimes.

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• Kickback & Corruption Investigations
  Examination of vendor relationships, contract awards, and third-party arrangements to identify undisclosed payments, conflicts of interest, and bribery schemes.

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• Asset & Financial Tracing Investigations
  Complex asset searches, hidden asset discovery, and financial profiling to support litigation, judgments, and internal recovery efforts.

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• FMLA & Disability Claim Investigations
  Verification of Family and Medical Leave Act claims, disability claims, and extended leave situations through lawful surveillance, background review, and collateral inquiries.

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• Workers’ Compensation Investigations
  Field investigations, surveillance, and background research to document the true extent of alleged injuries and verify claim legitimacy.

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• Legal Support – Defense & Plaintiff
  Witness interviews, statement taking, scene canvasses, background checks, and other investigative support for law firms and in-house counsel on both defense and plaintiff matters.

 

Workplace & Internal Misconduct

 

UIS also assists corporations with sensitive internal matters that require discretion, impartiality, and documentation that can stand up in court or before regulators:

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• Employee Misconduct & Policy Violation Investigations
  Attendance abuse, time theft, misuse of company resources, code-of-conduct violations, and more.

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• Harassment, Discrimination & Hostile Work Environment Claims
  Independent fact-finding to support HR and legal in resolving complaints fairly and defensibly.

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• Internal Theft & Embezzlement
  Investigations into missing inventory, cash, data, or intellectual property, including coordination with law enforcement where appropriate.

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• Trade Secret & Intellectual Property Theft
  Protection of confidential information, client lists, formulas, designs, and proprietary processes, including tracking data exfiltration and offboarding risks.

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Vendor, Supply Chain & External Risk

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• Vendor & Third-Party Integrity Checks
  Background investigations and integrity checks on vendors, contractors, and key suppliers.

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• Supply Chain & Cargo Investigations
  Theft, diversion, pilferage, and fraud investigations across distribution and logistics channels.

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• Brand Protection & Counterfeit Investigations
  Identification and documentation of counterfeit goods, gray-market diversion, and brand abuse.

 

Modern Investigative Tools & Methods

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UIS combines traditional investigative skill with modern tools and lawful intelligence methods:

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• Targeted open-source and social media investigations

• Field surveillance and undercover operations where appropriate and lawful

• Records research, public filings, and corporate registry analysis

• Coordination with corporate security, HR, compliance, and outside counsel

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Every investigation is structured to provide clear reporting, documented evidence, and practical recommendations that management and counsel can act on.

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United Investigation Services is a trusted, discreet partner for corporations that require truth, accuracy, and professionalism.

Contact us today to discuss how our corporate investigation services can help protect your company from fraud, liability, and reputational damage