Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Process Serving & Private Investigation Services in Leeds
Established in 1998, Burton Regan Limited has built a reputation as a leader in legal support services, specialising in process serving, debtor tracing, and private investigations. With over four decades of combined experience, our team operates under strict compliance with national standards and regulations, ensuring probity, processes, and procedures meet optimum benchmarks. Our services are enhanced by a dedicated training division that maintains best practices aligned with GDPR/DPA compliance, while our network of fully vetted investigators spans the UK and Europe.Recognised for operational excellence, we serve legal, commercial, and private clients with a commitment to ethics, transparency, and results-driven solutions. Our accreditation with Skills for Justice (SFJ) and membership in professional bodies like the Institute of Professional Investigators underscore our industry authority. Clients benefit from same-day service guarantees, nationwide coverage, and a proven track record in complex civil recovery and surveillance operations.
Services
Process Serving
Debtor Tracing
Private Investigator Training
Legal Support Service
Surveillance Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of frontline investigator experience across the UK and Europe.
- Our services comply with GDPR/DPA and national legal standards.
- We maintain a 24/7 operational capability for urgent assignments.
- Our training division is accredited by Skills for Justice (SFJ).
- We guarantee same-day service for critical legal document deliveries.
Associations and certifications
- Skills for Justice (SFJ)
- Institute of Professional Investigators
- World Association of Professional Investigators
- COPI UK
What people say
Brilliant process servers
Highly recommended
Expedited results
Excellent service
Professional excellence
Services
Process Serving
We serve legal documents including claims, summonses, and injunctions to individuals and corporate entities. Our process servers operate under the latest legislation, ensuring compliance with civil procedure rules. Clients receive same-day service guarantees and detailed affidavits documenting each delivery attempt.
Debtor Tracing
Our award-winning debtor tracing service utilises a network of vetted investigators to locate individuals for legal or financial purposes. We provide enhanced reporting and 'no find, no fee' options, supporting debt collection agencies and legal firms with accurate, timely information.
Private Investigator Training
We offer Level 3 Professional Investigator Awards accredited by Skills for Justice. Training covers legal frameworks, surveillance ethics, and practical investigation techniques. Courses prepare candidates for SIA licensing and include classroom/distance learning options with Pearson-Edexcel examinations.
Legal Support Service
Our legal support includes serving court documents, conducting status enquiries, and compiling statements of means. We work with solicitors and legal practices nationwide, providing probate beneficiary tracing and pre-sue reports while maintaining strict GDPR compliance.
Surveillance Consultancy
We conduct surveillance operations adhering to RIPA regulations and data protection laws. Services include location tracking, fraud investigations, and evidence collection using ethical methods that avoid intrusive monitoring of personal spaces.
People
Kevin Burton
Managing Director
With 40+ years of frontline investigative experience, Kevin leads Burton Regan Limited. He serves as Pearson PLC's Honorary Lead Examiner for the UK Private Investigator Sector and established the company's accredited training division in 2010.
Hope
Investigator
Specialising in complex process serving tasks, Hope contributes to the company's operational excellence. She manages intelligence-led investigations and supports the training division's curriculum development for private investigator accreditation.
Questions
Are your process servers legally accredited?
Yes, we comply with all national standards and hold accreditations through Skills for Justice. Our team maintains Disclosure and Barring Service checks and operates under GDPR/DPA regulations.
Do you offer same-day document service?
We guarantee same-day process serving from bases in Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, and London. Urgent assignments receive immediate response with real-time status updates.
Can you handle international investigations?
Our network covers Europe and the USA. We manage cross-border assignments including Hague Convention compliance, EU law requirements, and French legal jurisdiction cases.
What training do your investigators receive?
All staff complete SFJ Level 3 Professional Investigator Awards. Training includes legal frameworks, surveillance ethics, and GDPR compliance. Our lead examiner works with Pearson PLC to develop industry qualifications.
How do you ensure data protection compliance?
We implement strict GDPR/DPA protocols, including secure communications for field operatives. Our processes include KYC checks, client screening, and adherence to COPI UK's code of conduct.
