SJ Group International
Recommended in Spear's 500 2026. Founded by Nick Shah OBE, former senior NCA officer and author of the UN counter-kidnap manual.
Security, Risk and Crisis Advisory.
Clear advice. Practical support. When it matters.
When the stakes are high, you need people who have handled situations like yours before. We help private clients, families and organisations assess risk, prepare properly and respond calmly when it matters.
Assess
See exactly where you stand.
A discreet assessment of your exposure, helping you understand the risks, prioritise what matters and decide what to do next.
Prepare
Build readiness before pressure arrives.
Practical plans and realistic exercises that help your people act with confidence.
Respond
Decisive action, calmly coordinated.
When an incident demands a response, you'll have experienced people at the centre, keeping the situation clear, discreet and under control.
Assess. Prepare. Respond.
Clarity before action.
Readiness before crisis.
From prevention and planning to live crisis support, we provide one discreet, coordinated team throughout.
Risk assessment and prevention
Identify exposure early and reduce risk with practical, proportionate measures.
Crisis and incident management
Calm, clear 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.
Training and preparedness
Capability building and immersive simulations that give you genuine confidence, not just a plan that gets filed away.
Ongoing advisory and strategic support
A trusted partner for high-stakes situations and long-term resilience.
End-to-end client support
One person coordinating everything, so you're not managing multiple parties yourself in a difficult situation.
Private clients & families
Discreet support for personal and family risk.
Corporates & Boards
Practical advice for boards and leadership teams.
Law Firms
A trusted partner in sensitive matters.
Insurers & Underwriters
Clear support for risk and loss outcomes.
Who we work with
For high net worth individuals and families, organisations and advisers.
Academy at Bylaugh
Immersive decision-making at Bylaugh Hall.
The time to build composure under pressure is before you need it. We host high-fidelity scenario exercises at Bylaugh Hall, a private estate in Norfolk, so your team can face the difficult scenarios and leave genuinely ready.
Private setting
Reserved exclusively for your group.
Real-world scenarios
Tailored, high-fidelity simulations.
High-stakes conditions
Build composure and decision-making under pressure.
A mother and child were taken across an international border. SJ Group coordinated the response. They were rescued the following day, and arrests were made.
Cross-border abduction response
Proven experience
Direct access to specialists who have managed complex, high-consequence situations in the UK and internationally.
Prevention first
Readiness built early, with calm response capability.
Bespoke by design
Tailored around context, priorities and trust.
Coordinated end-to-end
Trusted associates integrated when specialist support is required.
How to reach us
A discreet 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. SJ Group International is Cyber Essentials certified.