Civil Litigation — AzurX Private Investigator

A civil dispute rarely arises from a simple misunderstanding. Behind a breached contract, a neighbour dispute or a situation of coercive control, there are facts, behaviours, exchanges – in short, a reality that needs to be documented objectively.

The role of a private investigator is not to judge, but to gather concrete, dated and usable elements to support an amicable or contentious approach, while strictly respecting the law and privacy.

At AZURX, we intervene mainly in three types of situations:

• classic civil disputes (contractual conflicts, breaches, alleged deception);

• property disputes (co-ownership, enjoyment of premises, easements, contracts);

• situations involving cult-like influence and coercive control.

Civil disputes: making the facts indisputable

Dispute over a contract, unfulfilled commitment, alleged deception… In this kind of case, one person’s word often stands against the other’s. The challenge is to move out of the grey area by gathering objective facts.

Facts, not impressions

We work from concrete elements:

• exchanges (emails, messages, letters, notifications),

• observable habits,

• recurring material or behavioural elements.

Everything is gathered according to a principle of proportionality: no overkill, no “spectacular” investigation, but precise and useful findings.

Our approach aims first at amicable resolution of the dispute: by making the facts indisputable, we promote an agreement, a negotiation, a quicker way out of the crisis. If that fails, the work carried out makes it possible to calmly prepare the litigation phase.

Observation, OSINT and targeted findings

We prioritise:

• lawful observation,

• OSINT cross-checks (publicly accessible information on the internet and open databases),

• and, where relevant, preparing a targeted report with a judicial officer (commissaire de justice).

The investigation report clearly distinguishes between:

• evidence (established and verifiable elements),

• indications (converging signals but not decisive on their own),

• hypotheses (possible scenarios, not presented as certainties).

This rigour avoids confusion and strengthens the ability to rely on the file in adversarial proceedings, in compliance with the law, the GDPR and professional secrecy.

Property disputes: documenting reality, not rumours

Co-ownership, repeated nuisances, boundary disputes, ignored easements, poorly executed contract… Property disputes are often very concrete, but poorly documented. Everyone has “their own version” of reality.

Observing what is really happening

We focus on observable reality:

• planned observations (entries/exits, nuisances, use of common areas),

• detailed records (dates, times, conditions),

• use of public indicators: co-ownership rules, general meeting decisions, advertisements, open data histories, etc.

When necessary, we define the framework for a report with a commissaire de justice in order to freeze the evidence at a given date (condition of the premises, use of a space, works, nuisances, etc.).

A report geared towards negotiation or legal action

Our investigation report:

• puts into perspective the contractual obligations (what is planned, authorised, prohibited) and the facts observed,

• ensures the quality of the evidence (origin, lawfulness, relevance),

• respects legal requirements (image capture, video surveillance, access to premises, etc.).

Objective: to enable your lawyer or adviser to conduct effective negotiations or bring a well-founded legal action, without escalation or unnecessary exposure.

Cult-like abuses: investigating without putting anyone at risk

Cult-like abuses are not just about a “strange belief”. They often involve:

• a situation of coercive control,

• psychological pressure,

• abnormal financial solicitations,

• progressive isolation, break with loved ones, sudden change in habits.

Priority: safety and discretion

We intervene with caution and discretion, keeping two priorities in mind:

1. The safety of the people concerned.

2. The documentation of concrete, chronological and usable facts.

We focus on gathering:

• messages, instructions, distributed materials,

• travel, meetings, gatherings,

• recurring or atypical financial solicitations,

• material flows (deliveries, donations, contributions).

These elements are then articulated with legal notions such as abuse of weakness or harassment, while strictly respecting the law and the GDPR.

Monitoring, OSINT and chronological reporting

The investigation is based on:

• targeted monitoring (groups, structures, events),

• OSINT (open sources: websites, social networks, publications, public databases),

• proportionate observation records,

• and, if necessary, preparation of a formal report.

The investigation report is:

• clear and chronological,

• designed to protect against the publication of sensitive data,

• geared towards useful and enforceable use by the family, advisers and competent authorities.

Objective: to give those who want to act solid elements, without worsening the situation or endangering the person under control.

Need clarity on your dispute?

Every civil case has its specific features: human context, financial stakes, more or less pressing emergencies. Even before talking about a “full investigation”, a discussion often makes it possible to:

• clarify the situation,

• check whether there is a basis for investigation,

• define what may (or may not) be useful to your lawyer, a mediator or the other party.

👉 Are you facing a civil or property dispute, or a situation of coercive control?
You can present your situation to a private investigator in order to assess the possible options and the truly relevant investigative measures.