SJ Group International: crisis, threat and risk management
Clarity before action.
Readiness before crisis.
Former heads of national negotiation, special operations and investigations, by your side when it matters. We help private clients, families and organisations assess risk, prepare properly and respond calmly.
1,000+
kidnap, ransom and extortion cases managed
Within the hour
an experienced specialist on the phone, 24/7
First call to resolution
experienced leadership at every stage
Global reach
trusted contacts worldwide
01
Assess
See exactly where you stand.
A clear assessment of your exposure, helping you understand the risks, prioritise what matters and decide what to do next.
02
Prepare
Build readiness before pressure arrives.
Practical plans and realistic exercises that help your team act with confidence.
03
Respond
Decisive action, calmly coordinated.
When an incident demands a response, you'll have experienced people at the centre, keeping the situation contained, calm and under control.
Kidnap, ransom and extortion
Specialist response to kidnap, ransom and extortion, led by people who have managed these cases before.
Risk assessment and prevention
Identify exposure early and reduce risk with practical, proportionate measures.
Crisis and incident management
Expert support before, during and after incidents, so you're never managing it alone.
Negotiation and resolution
Specialist negotiation support where outcomes, safety and discretion are critical.
Investigations and intelligence-led enquiries
Establish the facts, protect your position and make decisions based on evidence rather than assumption.
Travel risk management
Practical planning, briefings and support, so your people can travel and work abroad with confidence.
Ongoing advisory and strategic support
A trusted partner for high stakes situations and long term resilience.
Meet the team
The people in the room with you
We bring together the expertise relevant to each engagement, with direct access to the practitioners involved and close coordination with your existing advisers.
Direct access. Practical coordination. Calm under pressure.
Founder & CEO
Former NCA officer and author of the UN Manual for Counter Kidnapping and Extortion.
Group Business Director
Leads operations, business development and the client experience.
Director of Risk & Crisis Management
Former Head of the NCA's Anti-Kidnap and Extortion Unit.
Senior Consultant
Former National Police Training Lead for Hostage and Crisis Negotiation.
Director of Strategic Operations & Crisis Response
Former Deputy Chief Constable with over 30 years in UK policing.
Director of Strategic Threat & Security
Former Head of Special Operations at the National Crime Agency.
Chief Scientific Adviser
Former Senior Medical Adviser on CBRN and contamination threats.
Director of Investigations
Investigations leader across UK law enforcement, government and regulation.
"It's rare to find people in the private sector who've done this at government level. SJ Group International handled a complex situation calmly, kept our client's interests front and centre, and worked like part of our team."
Partner, law firm
"Within hours they had a senior negotiator working the case alongside us, coordinating with the authorities, and giving us a clear plan. Every decision was explained before it was made. Our family member came home safely."
Private client, Europe
"We brought SJ Group International in to review our principal's security arrangements before any incident had occurred. They took the time to understand our family's specific exposure across travel, property and public profile, then built a plan that was genuinely bespoke rather than off the shelf."
Family office
What clients say afterwards
Who we work with
For high net worth individuals and families, organisations and advisers
Private clients and families
If something happened to someone you love tonight, who would you call?
Corporates and boards
Would your board know who decides what, in the first hour?
Law firms
When a client’s matter turns into a security problem, who do you call?
Insurers and underwriters
When a claim becomes a live incident, who’s running the response?
Family offices
What happens if someone targets the family while they’re travelling?
Superyachts and maritime
Would your crew spot a threat or misconduct before it became an incident?
Police and public sector
Is your police training taught by people who’ve led the cases?
Media and newsrooms
Are your journalists ready for where you're sending them?
How to reach us
A confidential first step
You don’t need to know which service you need before getting in touch. Tell us what’s concerning you, and we’ll help you understand your options. Share only what you’re comfortable sharing. The first conversation is confidential and obligation free. Facing a live incident? Call +44 (0)20 8050 2939, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.