Moscow investigations firm Gambit Global Intelligence expands Emirati footprint

Geneva-based Eyes on Target takes off 

Denis Mesek's firm specialises in investigations, field operations and counter-surveillance. It has been bolstered by an increasing demand for spying device detection in Central Europe, as well as a rise in Balkan litigation.

Raedas extends its global client base through hire of star CIS lawyer 

The new head of client relations at London investigations firm Raedas will be expected to make use of her connections in regions ranging from Russia to Brazil in order to attract lawyers looking for backup on legal cases.

Bank backed by discreet oligarch Mikhail Rabinovich set to open in Gulf 

Low-profile business magnate Mikhail Rabinovich, who has connections within Moscow's inner circles of power and oversees a logistics empire that extends from Crimea to Vladivostok, intends to establish his Locko-Bank in the Emirates - a market very much in favour with Russian businesses affected by Western sanctions.

• GENEVA - Nick Day drops Diligence brand name
  

• PARIS - Parly goes into consultancy
  

• PARIS/LONDON - GoodCorporation taps into anti-corruption sector
  

• NEW YORK - StoneTurn makes UK cuts
  

• LONDON - Former Cameron strategist helps FGS and Sanctuary

• CHICAGO/SACRAMENTO - JS Held waves bye to branches
  

Russian banks pursue the assets of Mints magnate family in New York  Free

Two Russian banks have secured an application in a New York court to obtain discovery for use in foreign proceedings from three US-based finance groups, in the latest step of their campaign to track down assets held by their exiled former shareholders.

Nick Day launches new Chamonix-based consulting firm 

The founder and director of the corporate intelligence firm Diligence has founded the new company Crux Strategies.