Our close protection services provide discreet, SIA-licensed protection for VIPs, executives, UHNWIs, and dignitaries across the UK and internationally. We combine advance planning, protective surveillance, and professional conduct to reduce risk while preserving privacy and freedom of movement. Whether you require a single Close Protection Officer (CPO) for a private engagement or a full detail for multi-day travel, we tailor the security profile to your risk, itinerary, and preferences.

From executive protection for business leaders to VIP bodyguard coverage for public appearances, our close protection service teams manage venue checks, route selection, secure transport, and liaison with venues or private staff. For embassies and visiting delegations, our diplomatic protection specialists work to protocol, delivering low “profile, high” standards security. At home, Residential Security Teams (RST) provide 24/7 protection, access control, and incident response.

Every assignment is led by an experienced manager, backed by vetted operatives and clear communications. Personnel are trained in first aid/trauma care, conflict management, and customer service. The result is a protective envelope that lets you move, work, and relax with confidence while we quietly handle the details. 

Close Protection Services

Close Protection Officers

Our SIA-licensed Close Protection Officers deliver discreet, professional personal security that fits around your movements, family life, and schedule. Each CPO is selected for the assignment based on profile, experience, languages, and interpersonal style – because the right fit is as important as the right skill set.

A typical CPO role blends visible deterrence with low-profile protective surveillance, venue and route checks, and rapid coordination with drivers, PAs, and venue security. We plan ahead to reduce exposure at arrivals and departures, manage access control, and handle unexpected changes without disrupting your day.

Whether you need a single operative for a private meeting, a female CPO for family travel, or a small detail for a high-visibility event, we can deploy at short notice. All personnel are vetted, insured, and trained in first aid/trauma care, with clear reporting and a client-first approach.

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Executive Protection Services

Executive Protection Services

We safeguard business leaders, investors, and project teams during travel, site visits, and public engagements. Our executive protection model is low-profile and business-friendly: we protect your people without getting in the way of commercial objectives.

Before you move, we conduct risk assessment, route planning, and venue checks; during execution, we coordinate timing, access, and contingencies with your PA team and local stakeholders. Security drivers and close protection officers work as one unit to keep movements smooth and predictable.

Whether it’s a multi-city roadshow, board offsite, or a visit, we adapt to your schedule and corporate culture. Teams can include female operatives, language skills, and trauma-trained personnel. Post-task, you receive concise reporting and recommendations to improve future trips.

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VIP Protection and Bodyguard Services

VIP Protection & Bodyguard Services

High-profile appearances attract attention and risk. Our VIP protection teams provide professional bodyguard coverage that keeps you accessible to fans and media without compromising safety. We plan entries and exits, secure green rooms and vehicles, and coordinate with venue staff to minimise time in unsecured areas.

For travel, we align security with your itinerary and preferences, including protective surveillance, residential cover, and secure transport. Our operatives understand the demands of public life: discretion, etiquette, and the ability to manage crowds and cameras calmly.

We can scale from a single bodyguard to a full team with advance, RST, and drivers, supporting families, managers, and personal staff. The result is a protective envelope that lets you work, perform, and relax with confidence.

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Diplomatic Protection Services

We protect diplomats, delegations, and visiting officials with protocol-aware, low-profile security. Our teams conduct advance work at residences, venues, and transit points; coordinate secure movements and arrivals; and liaise with hosts, venue security, and private staff.

Each assignment begins with a threat and risk assessment tailored to the visit’s profile and timetable. We align protective measures with cultural expectations and privacy requirements, ensuring the right presence in the right places. Where appropriate, we integrate residential cover, protective surveillance, and security drivers to create a seamless protective picture.

From bilateral meetings to public engagements and receptions, we deliver dignitary security that is calm, prepared, and precise – so principals can focus on diplomacy.

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Close Protection London

We provide close protection services across Central and Greater London, with rapid deployment for meetings, events, and travel. Our SIA-licensed CPOs and security drivers plan routes around congestion and protest activity, coordinate discreet arrivals, and liaise with venues and concierge teams.

For longer stays, we can add Residential Security Teams, protective surveillance, and secure transport to create a complete protective solution. From Mayfair to the City, Canary Wharf to Kensington, we adapt to your schedule and preferences while maintaining a low profile.

Coverage includes airports, hotels, embassies, private clubs, and event venues. One call gives you a coordinated plan, a named point of contact, and professional security you can rely on.

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