Mike LaCorte Named Among World’s Top Investigators by The Spear’s 500

Conflict International is proud to announce that our CEO and co-founder, Mike LaCorte, has been recognised by The Spear’s 500 as one of the world’s leading security, intelligence and investigations advisers for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals. This accolade places Mike in an elite group of professionals whose expertise, discretion and results have made them trusted by clients at the very highest levels.

The Spear’s index is considered the definitive guide to the best advisers for wealthy and high-profile individuals. Each year, its research team conducts an in-depth evaluation of professionals across the global security and intelligence sector, looking at client feedback, peer reviews, case history, and the breadth of services provided. To be included is an honour in itself, and to be singled out as a recommended adviser reflects both Mike’s exceptional track record and Conflict International’s reputation as a world-class investigations firm.

Global Expertise, Local Insight

Mike’s career spans decades in international private investigations, with experience across surveillance, due diligence, litigation support, corporate intelligence, and asset tracing. His work has taken him across multiple jurisdictions, managing complex, cross-border cases that require both an investigative mindset and an in-depth understanding of local laws, cultures, and risks.

Conflict International, under Mike’s leadership, has built a global network of operatives and resources. This enables the firm to respond quickly and discreetly to threats, whether that means conducting covert surveillance in Europe, discreet background checks in the Middle East, or complex fraud investigations in North America. Our approach combines traditional investigative skill with modern intelligence-gathering techniques, ensuring clients get accurate, actionable information when it matters most.

Protecting High-Net-Worth Clients from Emerging Threats

As Spear’s highlights, today’s high-net-worth individuals face a wide spectrum of risks: cyberattacks, identity theft, extortion, fraud, stalking, and reputational damage. These threats are not just hypothetical, they are real, persistent, and increasingly sophisticated.

Mike’s investigative philosophy centres on proactive risk management. That means identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, and building strategies that integrate physical, digital, and reputational protection. For clients, this approach is invaluable: the goal is not only to respond to incidents effectively, but to prevent them altogether.

Discretion and Trust at the Core

One of the defining qualities that sets Mike apart, and a core reason for his Spear’s recognition, is his unwavering commitment to discretion. In the world of high-net-worth investigations, privacy is paramount. Clients often operate in sensitive environments, where the stakes are not just financial, but personal and reputational.

Mike has built his career on being the adviser that clients can trust absolutely, someone who will not just deliver results, but protect their privacy at every step. This commitment has earned Conflict International long-term relationships with private clients, law firms, corporations, and family offices around the globe.

A Recognition for the Whole Team

While The Spear’s 500 listing celebrates Mike’s individual achievements, he is quick to credit the wider Conflict International team. Our investigators, analysts, and support staff share the same dedication to excellence and confidentiality. It is this collaborative approach that allows us to take on the most challenging assignments and deliver results consistently.

The recognition is also a testament to our clients, whose trust in us allows us to do the work we are passionate about, protecting their interests and giving them peace of mind in an increasingly uncertain world.

“Being recognised by Spear’s alongside the most respected names in our industry is a privilege. It reflects the hard work, integrity and expertise of our entire team at Conflict International, and our shared commitment to safeguarding our clients wherever they are in the world.” – Mike LaCorte