Specialising in Frontline Investigation, across the globe. We conduct criminal defence investigation, both fact and mitigation, on the frontline, within hostile and difficult environments, investigation that strengthens the legal defense cases of the individuals for whom we work. Working across diverse communities and across the globe. We work with legal teams as cultural experts, accessing communities that are difficult to penetrate in order to build focused, structured and… Show more Specialising in Frontline Investigation, across the globe. We conduct criminal defence investigation, both fact and mitigation, on the frontline, within hostile and difficult environments, investigation that strengthens the legal defense cases of the individuals for whom we work. Working across diverse communities and across the globe. We work with legal teams as cultural experts, accessing communities that are difficult to penetrate in order to build focused, structured and detailed cultural narratives. We train other investigators and legal professionals to conduct specialist frontline investigation and how to better understand the importance of culture and the need to focus on culture in order for case investigation to be effective. We have developed best practice guides in these areas. Our work takes place around the world and our mission is to make improvements to this vital area of legal defence work on a global scale.255 is actively working with legal professionals, legal organisations, academic institutions and NGOs to address the challenges and deficiencies in the field of criminal defense investigation and to improve the standard of investigation through specialised education and training. From 2016-17 we have provided training in race, culture, cultural competency and frontline investigation skills at National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) “Bring Your Own Case’ capital defence trainings in Texas and Florida, at University of Miami, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, the first webinar for Florida Mitigation Specialists at Florida International University, and at the 2017 Capital Defense College at the Center for American and International Law in Dallas Texas. Better investigation = better representation Show less

Conducted frontline investigation on National Security cases and Capital cases.Guantanamo Bay: conducted investigation on the cases of over 50 prisoners in Guantanamo Bay: Extensive frontline investigation in Tunisia, Morocco, Chad, Mauritania, France, Belgium, Italy and the UK. Capital Cases: investigator for Reprieve’s European Commission funded EC project that aimed to identify European nationals or individuals with ties to Europe sentenced to death in the U.S. and offer them… Show more Conducted frontline investigation on National Security cases and Capital cases.Guantanamo Bay: conducted investigation on the cases of over 50 prisoners in Guantanamo Bay: Extensive frontline investigation in Tunisia, Morocco, Chad, Mauritania, France, Belgium, Italy and the UK. Capital Cases: investigator for Reprieve’s European Commission funded EC project that aimed to identify European nationals or individuals with ties to Europe sentenced to death in the U.S. and offer them and their legal teams assistance. On the ground investigation conducted in the US, UK, Jamaica, France, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Advocacy: High-level diplomacy, advocacy and media work in Tunisia, Morocco, Chad, Mauritania, UK, US, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Norway, Finland, and Albania. Show less