Complexity Mastered.
Results Delivered.
Conflicts Resolved.

Veleda is a global investigations and advisory firm. When it comes to high-stakes, complex disputes and contentious situations, we deliver bespoke solutions and decisive results.

We serve as trusted strategists and champions for our clients, combining precision, discretion, and deep expertise to gather intelligence and evidence, recover assets, and resolve conflicts across borders.

We bridge the gap between uncertainty and success. We turn conflict into opportunity. 

HOW WE WORK

Our Services

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Strategic Dispute Support

In the midst of a hostile situation or contentious matter, clients come to us to develop their response and form their strategy. Using our network of individuals with global influence, lobbyists, former government officials, regional experts, strategic communication specialists and legal counsel, we build a tailored team to implement it.

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Asset Tracing & Recovery

Prior to initiating a claim, we assess enforceability. Prior to an investment in an award, judgment or other form of debt and as a critical part of the transaction’s due diligence process, we provide a forward-looking view around timing, costs and likelihood of settlement.

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Evidence Gathering

Prior to a claim or to support the initiation of a claim, we collate the necessary evidence to establish the fact pattern at the onset making sure that the proper defendants, jurisdictions and claims are fully understood.

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WHO WE ARE

About Us

Veleda is guided by a team of experts and leading investigative minds. We navigate hostile situations and advise on dispute avoidance, provide evidence and intelligence throughout a dispute’s lifecycle, develop, implement and manage large scale recovery initiatives, and broker advantageous solutions for our clients.

From the world’s top law firms to in-house counsel at some of the largest private companies operating across frontier markets as well as business leaders, hedge funds, family offices and financial institutions, we are their trusted consiglieri when faced with contentious situations and conflict.

Drawing on our in-depth knowledge of a variety of regions and sectors coupled with our global network and investigative skill set, we provide our clients with the necessary tools for success and deliver results.

MEET THE EXPERTS

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Founder

Ashley Messick

Ashley is an acknowledged expert in asset recovery, global investigations and dispute support with a particular focus on conflicts involving governments.

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PARTNER

Sebastian Neave

Sebastian specialises in gathering and analysing evidence in support of fraud proceedings. His work often draws on his extensive global network to advance and protect his clients’ interests.

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EXPERTISE

Case Studies

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Employment Challenges

Explore the intricate challenges of employment law compliance through this case study, which sheds light on a company's journey to ensure its human resources practices align with legal standards and best practices.

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Legal Due Diligence

Delve into the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions through this case study, which showcases the meticulous legal due diligence that paved the way for a seamless corporate consolidation.

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Lawsuit to Resolution

This litigation case study details a high-stakes legal battle that culminated in a successful resolution. By examining the strategies employed by both parties and the pivotal court decisions, we gain insights into effective dispute resolution.

“Ashley has an amazing set of contacts – she's results-oriented, extremely creative and subtle about looking for assets.
She's thoughtful about developing strategies that fit with enforcement, and able to co-ordinate teams from across the globe.”

“Sebastian consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of how his team's investigative findings tie into legal objectives and is extremely pleasant to work with."

"Ashley advises on numerous high-profile and complex international asset tracing cases and is commended for her ability to meet problems with creative solutions."

"Sebastian is outstanding, borders do not seem to exist for him."