CATO & VEILINTELLIGENCE & INVESTIGATIONSCall directlyThe people & the network
Investigators, intelligence professionals, journalists and specialists. The relevant team is selected around each matter, with a clear lead and defined responsibilities.
Intelligence · Investigations · Speaking
Neel Chakrabarti is the CEO of Cato & Veil and a defence consultant. A former Metropolitan Police intelligence officer, he brings together investigative experience, serious criminal casework and an international network of specialists.
His experience spans complex fraud, human trafficking and serious criminal defence work. He examines who has access, whose interests are involved and which relationships the initial account leaves out. His network helps reach relevant sources; careful investigation establishes what their information supports.
He has appeared on Channel 4’s Hunted and spoken at the Vatican and Westminster Hall. His speaking and training interests include covert investigations, human trafficking and sensitive investigative decisions.
Across the Praetorian group
Meet people featured by the wider group. Participation in an investigation or training programme is agreed individually.
Special operations & leadership
A former Royal Marine and Special Boat Service operator, Stephen was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in Afghanistan. His subsequent work includes mentoring executives, athletes and young people, drawing on experience of responsibility and decision-making under pressure.
Consultant · Criminal defence
A consultant solicitor at Duncan Lewis, Linda is ranked Band 1 for Crime in Thames Valley in Chambers UK 2026. Her experience includes murder, serious fraud, drug importation and joint-enterprise appeals. She qualified as a barrister in 1991 before becoming a solicitor, and is a court and police station duty solicitor.
Intelligence & technology leadership
A former KGB operative who later advised the FBI and built a career in technology leadership. Author of Deep Undercover and a speaker on deception, trust and security.
Undercover investigation
Known as “The Mole”, Ulrich spent more than a decade undercover inside North Korean networks. His investigation became The Mole: Undercover in North Korea.
Diplomacy & commercial advisory
A former Foreign Office spokesman and British Consul-General in Sydney, with diplomatic and commercial experience across several regions.
International business & diplomacy
Experience in the British Diplomatic Service and international business, including work with Control Risks in Shanghai.
Protective security & operations
A former Royal Marines Commando with experience in close protection, maritime security and training across international environments.
Consultant
A former FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Newark Division, Richard also led the Criminal and Counterterrorism Divisions in New York. His experience spans organised crime, complex investigations and international operational coordination.
Our false-allegations department is a two-person team with personal experience of facing false allegations. Their identities remain private. We make responsibility for the investigation clear while respecting that anonymity.
The specialist department ↗A confidential first conversation
Begin with the concern and the expertise it may require. We will discuss the appropriate lead and next steps.
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