Our people

Our people are the firm.

Like a leading law firm, what you're really instructing is the people. Our investigators, analysts, and intelligence specialists come from senior roles in UK law enforcement, financial crime units, and government agencies. We've led complex investigations into fraud, corruption, hidden assets, and organised financial crime — and we bring that experience to every client matter.

Leadership drawn from The Met, Scotland Yard & UK intelligence
Which means Investigations that stand up to legal scrutiny
Jonathan Benton
Jonathan Benton
CEO & Founder

A former senior detective with 27 years' experience, Jonathan led the UK's response to tackling grand corruption and asset tracing.

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Lord Bernard Hogan-Howe QPM
Lord Bernard Hogan-Howe QPM
Chairman & Non-Executive Director

Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police (2011–2017), former HM Inspector and Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, and former Non-Executive Board Member at the Cabinet Office with extensive leadership experience.

Robert Eastick
Robert Eastick
Director & Crypto Lead

Senior police detective with 26 years' experience in financial crime, fraud, and crypto investigations. Founding manager of Scotland Yard's first dedicated crypto unit and seasoned POCA practitioner.

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George Simpson
George Simpson
Director of Investigations

Highly experienced professional with specialist knowledge and proven experience in law enforcement and financial services regulation, across a broad range of financial crime settings.

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Simon Cole
Simon Cole
Chief Financial Officer

FCCA-qualified CFO, COO & product creator with 20+ years scaling technology, SaaS, consumer, hospitality, and media businesses — delivering £60m+ in fundraising, M&A, restructures, exits, and international expansion.

Patrick Kelly
Patrick Kelly
Non-Executive Director

Former Senior Partner at PA Consulting, experienced Chairman of SMEs, and board member with a track record of guiding multiple startups successfully from launch to exit.

John Davey
John Davey
Non-Executive Director

Over 30 years in finance, a First-Class Economics degree, top global banking qualification, and CISI Fellowship. Former CEO, co-founder of Sancus, now investor and non-executive director across sectors.

"Investigations that stand up to legal scrutiny. Clear, evidence-led reporting for courts and solicitors. Calm, practical guidance during stressful situations. That is what this experience means for you."

John McDonald
John McDonald
Senior Financial Investigator

Former New Scotland Yard detective and accredited financial investigator, with deep expertise in international kleptocracy cases. Adviser to the World Bank, recently supporting Moldova's anti-corruption agencies.

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Harry Allsopp
Harry Allsopp
Senior Associate — Forensic & Investigations

ACA chartered accountant with experience at a leading professional services firm in audit and assurance. Strong analytical skills applied to complex financial matters. Arabic and German speaker.

Bryden Thomson
Bryden Thomson
Senior Analyst

Former British military intelligence specialist with operational experience in the UK and overseas. Skilled OSINT practitioner and former analyst at a bespoke London financial intelligence firm.

Safi Terywall
Safi Terywall
Crypto Fraud Analyst

Crypto and OSINT analyst specialising in blockchain investigations, supporting intelligence-led asset tracing, with an LLB background.

Pascal Dillabough-Lefebvre
Pascal Dillabough-Lefebvre
Analyst

OSINT & Crypto analyst specialising in grand corruption and financial crime investigations across multiple jurisdictions. Award-winning graduate of the Centre for the Study of Corruption, with recent research contributed to UNCAC initiatives and the UK’s Ethics and Integrity Commission.

Miles Newman
Miles Newman
Marketing Executive

Marketing professional experienced in digital strategy, brand storytelling, and campaign management across global markets and industries.

Jess Holt
Jess Holt
Business Operations Executive

Experienced in operational support, administration, and internal coordination across all areas of the business — keeping a fast-paced organisation running smoothly.

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iSanctuary brings clarity to chaos. Our team is trusted in courtrooms, boardrooms, and crisis zones — and ready to act immediately.

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