01 / Initial inquiry
Describe the technical problem, jurisdiction, required outcome, urgency and whether a legal dispute is involved. Do not attach sensitive evidence to the initial email.
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Engagement process
A defined question. A controlled scope. A usable result.
Engagements begin with a preliminary discussion, followed by scope, access, confidentiality, commercial terms and deliverables agreed in writing.
02 / Conflict and authority review
Confirm the client's authority to provide information, relevant conflicts of interest and any restrictions on access or use.
03 / NDA and statement of work
Agree confidentiality terms where required, the technical question, exclusions, access, schedule, fees and acceptance criteria before substantive work.
04 / Investigation or assessment
Examine authorized material; document findings and their evidentiary basis; distinguish observation from inference.
05 / Written deliverable
Receive a report setting out scope, findings, supporting material, confidence, limitations and recommended next steps.
06 / Follow-up
Clarification meetings, remediation review or additional analysis may be agreed as separate work.
Fee, availability and timeline are not guaranteed by the website. They are confirmed in an individual written proposal. No investigative result or favorable conclusion is guaranteed.