Frequently Asked Questions

LegalEvidence is an independent platform for legal evidence, investigative research and documented public-interest reporting.

We research individuals, companies, legal proceedings and matters involving potential fraud, financial crime, corruption, regulatory action, corporate misconduct and other issues where there is a legitimate public-interest basis for examination.

Our work is based on documentary evidence. Allegations, pending cases and established legal findings are identified separately.

A legal investigation is a structured examination of evidence concerning a person, company, transaction, dispute or legal matter.

Depending on the case, an investigation may involve court-case research, litigation records, corporate filings, regulatory records, government databases, ownership information, interviews, financial documents and lawful OSINT research.

An investigation does not itself determine guilt or liability. Its purpose is to establish what the available evidence supports and identify what remains disputed or unresolved.

An Investigation examines a particular matter, question, transaction, pattern or event.

A Dossier is a broader structured evidentiary record concerning a person, company or organisation and may bring together multiple proceedings, corporate relationships, allegations, findings, responses and supporting sources.

A Report generally provides focused reporting on a defined matter or development.

None of these classifications constitutes a finding of wrongdoing.

Material investigations pass through LegalEvidence's research, verification, editorial and applicable legal-review processes.

Under LegalEvidence's operating model, legal professionals across the United States, United Kingdom and relevant Asian jurisdictions may participate in review according to the jurisdictions and issues involved.

No internal review converts an allegation into a judicial finding.

LegalEvidence may examine evidence including court filings, judgments, orders, regulatory decisions, government records, corporate filings, contracts, correspondence, transaction records, official databases and other relevant documentation.

We may also consider interviews, independently submitted evidence and lawful open-source intelligence.

The evidentiary value of a document depends on its source, authenticity, context and legal status.

Evidence may be assessed for authenticity, provenance, authority, date, completeness, context and relevance.

Where reasonably possible, LegalEvidence traces material claims to primary records such as court documents, regulatory decisions, official registries or original documentation.

A document is not treated as proof of every statement contained within it simply because it is an official filing.

Open-source intelligence, or OSINT, is the collection and analysis of information available through lawful open sources.

Depending on the investigation, this may include government databases, corporate registries, court information, websites, historical web records, public social-media material and other publicly or lawfully accessible sources.

OSINT findings remain subject to verification before they are relied upon as material evidence.

We do not conceal a material conflict merely because one version makes a stronger story.

Where reliable sources materially disagree, the record may explain what each source establishes, identify the disagreement and state what remains unresolved.

If the evidence does not permit a responsible conclusion, we should say so.

LegalEvidence publishes searchable records concerning individuals and entities where sufficient evidence and a legitimate basis for publication exist.

Public records may contain relevant court cases, litigation, regulatory proceedings, corporate relationships and other documented matters.

Approved Research Members may also use LE Intelligence System (LEIS) for deeper professional research, subject to access restrictions and lawful-use requirements.

LegalEvidence Dossiers, Investigations and Reports may reference relevant court proceedings and provide citations to underlying records where appropriate.

Depending on availability, records may identify the court, jurisdiction, case number, parties, filing date, procedural status and material orders or judgments.

LegalEvidence is not a substitute for an official court docket or government registry. Users conducting legal work should verify material information against the relevant official source.

No.

The existence of a lawsuit, complaint, indictment, criminal charge or regulatory investigation does not by itself establish that the allegations are true.

LegalEvidence distinguishes between allegations, active proceedings, findings, convictions, dismissals, acquittals and reversals. This distinction is fundamental to our reporting.

LegalEvidence may investigate documented matters involving alleged fraud, investor harm, financial crime, bribery, corruption, sanctions, regulatory breaches, opaque ownership structures and related financial activity where there is an appropriate evidentiary and public-interest basis.

The existence of an investigation does not establish that a person or company committed fraud or another offence.

Any allegation is described according to its actual evidentiary and legal status.

Yes, where appropriate.

A corporate investigation may examine company registrations, directors, shareholders, disclosed beneficial ownership, related entities, litigation, regulatory activity and other documented corporate relationships.

LegalEvidence does not infer misconduct merely because a company has a complex structure, operates across multiple jurisdictions or has been involved in litigation.

LegalEvidence may examine an individual where the available information raises a legitimate matter of public interest and there is an appropriate evidentiary basis for investigation.

Research may involve identity verification, litigation history, relevant corporate relationships, regulatory matters and other lawfully obtained records.

We do not publish allegations simply because someone asks us to investigate another person.

LegalEvidence is not a police force or prosecuting authority and does not exercise governmental criminal-investigation powers.

We may conduct public-interest investigative research concerning documented criminal allegations, charges, proceedings, convictions or related matters where legally and editorially appropriate.

Criminal guilt is determined by the competent legal process — not by LegalEvidence.

LegalEvidence may report on pending criminal proceedings where publication is lawful and justified.

Pending cases require particular care. Charges and prosecution allegations must not be presented as convictions, and applicable reporting restrictions, contempt rules, privacy requirements and other jurisdiction-specific legal obligations must be considered.

Where a case remains unresolved, our reporting should make that status clear.

Yes. You may submit evidence concerning an individual, company, organisation or documented matter through our evidence-submission process.

You should provide the underlying evidence wherever possible, including relevant court documents, government records, corporate filings, contracts, correspondence or other supporting material.

A submission does not guarantee investigation or publication.

Use the Submit Evidence form and explain the matter factually.

Identify the person or entity concerned, relevant jurisdiction, known court or regulatory proceedings, significant dates and your relationship to the matter. Upload supporting documentation where available.

Do not knowingly submit fabricated, manipulated or unlawfully obtained evidence. All submissions are subject to review and verification.

LEIS is LegalEvidence's restricted research and intelligence system for approved professional users.

It supports deeper research into people, companies, corporate relationships, legal proceedings and associated records. Access may be available to verified lawyers, government officials, law-enforcement personnel, investigators and other approved professionals.

LEIS is an investigative research tool. It does not determine guilt, liability or legal status.

Professional users can apply for Research Membership.

Approved members may receive permission-based access to LEIS, internal research resources, advanced entity research and professional support according to their role and authorised purpose.

Research Membership is currently $549 per month and subject to approval.

LegalEvidence conducts investigative and evidentiary research rather than ordinary consumer background checks.

Our work may examine litigation, corporate relationships, regulatory records, ownership structures and other documented information where there is an appropriate professional or public-interest purpose.

Restricted professional research capabilities may also be available through LEIS to approved users.

Approved legal professionals may use LegalEvidence and, where eligible, LEIS to support litigation research, legal due diligence, entity research, corporate research and evidence analysis.

LegalEvidence should not be treated as a substitute for independent legal advice, official court records, formal discovery or professional verification required in a particular proceeding.

Approved government and law-enforcement professionals may be eligible for restricted access to LegalEvidence research systems.

Access is subject to review, permissions and applicable legal requirements.

Providing research access does not mean LegalEvidence endorses an investigation, allegation, prosecution or governmental conclusion.

Whether a particular LegalEvidence report, underlying document or other material is admissible in a legal proceeding is determined by the applicable rules of evidence, procedure and the relevant court or tribunal.

LegalEvidence does not represent that publication on this website makes information legally admissible.

Where litigation is involved, parties should rely on qualified counsel to determine how evidence should be authenticated, introduced or challenged.

LegalEvidence may provide research and evidence-analysis capabilities to eligible professional users.

However, verification by LegalEvidence does not replace evidentiary authentication required by a court, regulator or other competent authority.

Professional users remain responsible for satisfying the legal requirements applicable to their matter.

No.

LegalEvidence does not accept payment, gifts, favors or other consideration in exchange for suppressing, removing or materially altering accurate reporting.

Anyone may challenge a record by providing evidence. If reliable evidence establishes that the record is wrong, incomplete or materially outdated, it may be corrected or updated under our Corrections Policy.

Evidence can change the record. Payment cannot.

Identify the exact Dossier, Investigation or Report concerned, the statement you dispute and the reason you believe it is inaccurate.

Supporting documents should be provided wherever possible.

Verified dismissals, acquittals, reversals, corrected official records, mistaken identity and other material developments are considered as part of the review.

You do not need to purchase Research Membership to request a correction.

A dismissal is a material legal development and should be reflected where it affects an existing record.

Whether earlier reporting remains available depends on the circumstances, applicable law and continuing relevance. An earlier report may have been accurate when published even though the proceeding later changed.

Where historical material remains, the later disposition should be presented with sufficient prominence to avoid a materially misleading impression.