SAPPHIRE INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU - Key Persons


Adrian Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Chief Internal Auditor at Norfolk CC
"I would thoroughly recommend Mark and the team at SIB. They are prompt, reliable and professional and always go the extra mile to get the job done!"

Alex Steadward

Job Titles:
  • Trainee Solicitor at Norfolk Public Law
"Mark and the SIB are prompt, reliable and experienced. I instruct them for all my process service requirements whether local, national or international. I can always expect excellent service when instructing Mark."

Bill Trow

Job Titles:
  • Associate - Property Litigation at Howes Percival LLP
"Over the last few years I instructed Sapphire on a number of occasions. Mark was always very efficient and helpful when serving legal papers or tracing."

Bruce Faulkner

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor Rogers & Norton
"Mark is focused and knowledgeable - a professional in every aspect of his job. His advice is good as is his knowledge of legislation and understanding of professional ethics and procedures. I would recommend his work to anyone"

Cath Collins

Job Titles:
  • Wills & Probate Partner at Vine Law

Chantal Clarke

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor Eversheds LLP
"I have known Mark for well over 20 years now, and have instructed him dozens of times on various investigative assignments. Mark always works to a very high professional standard, and I have no hesitation in highly recommending Mark, who I consider to be both a colleague and friend"

Claire Balding

Job Titles:
  • Lawyer, Norfolk Public Law

Denise Findlay

Job Titles:
  • Associate Solicitor at Hansells
"I have exchanged investigation, tracing and process serving assignments with Mark and Paul Peachman of Sapphire Investigations Bureau for over 20 years and can, without any reservations whatsoever, recommend their services in Norwich and Norfolk to Solicitors and other Agents. They know their job supremely well and their Agency is in my opinion, a quality benchmark for others to respect"

Emma Alfieri

Job Titles:
  • Legal Executive of Steeles Law LLP
"Mark has assisted my litigation team for many years with process serving and investigative work. He is utterly reliable, professional, good value for money and I unreservedly recommend him to others"

Gail Sykes

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor of Buckles LLP
"I have known and worked with Mark on many cases over the years. He and his Company have consistently delivered results of a high standard. Mark is well respected within the industry and his professional achievements speak for themselves. His commitment to improving the standards within the investigation industry and his dedication towards The Association of British Investigators have to be commended"

Ian Comer

Job Titles:
  • Director at Comercrawley Solicitors
"I have worked directly with Mark and Paul for over a year now through my role as a Legal Officer. They are friendly, professional and efficient, and I can always rely on them to provide an excellent service. I cannot say enough good things about their work and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to instruct a process server."

Jamie Kidd

Job Titles:
  • Property Litigation Partner at Howes Percival LLP
"I use Mark all the time for service of legal documents. I rate him really highly. Mark always goes out of his way to assist us, even at very short notice, and has helped us with some really tricky service jobs. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others."

Jodie Ridgway

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor - Norfolk Public Law
"I've worked with Mark at Sapphire on a number of occasions now. He's both diligent, professional, tenacious and reliable. Unquestionably his Company is the go to provider if you need documents served or statements taken from afar. He provides a first class service"

John Scannell

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor of Birketts LLP
"I have instructed Mark on many occasions over the last 10 years within the context of serving paperwork within Divorce proceedings and successfully tracing people. Mark has dealt with some very sensitive and difficult cases in a very professional manner. I have always been very pleased with the job done and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sapphire. Mark has also been a great help with advising in cases in which I have needed to serve papers out of the jurisdiction"

Julian Steed

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor of Mills & Reeve LLP
"Having relied on Mark's services several times during my career as a Solicitor, I have always found both Mark and Paul to be personable, approachable and totally reliable. They are honest, to the point and truly great value for money. The quality of the work they provide is excellent and it is always done with a cheery smile. I would recommend them to others, and do"

Karen Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor & Collaborative Lawyer at Sprake & Kingsley
"Mark assisted us with some investigative interviews. Mark was flexible, very professional and could be relied upon to conduct the task sensitively. I was very pleased with the results"

Katie Franklin

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor of Leathes Prior
"We have used Mark for process serving in the Norwich area since May 2005, and have always found him to be professional and tenacious with a "get them served" and not "get the job closed" attitude. I would recommend Mark for all process serving work in his area"

Kirsteen Durrant

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor of Eversheds LLP
"I have used Mark on numerous occasions, mostly for process serving; he has always provided an experienced excellent and totally reliable service. I have been kept in touch with the position throughout which, where there have been pressing time limits on service, has meant that I could keep anxious clients equally well informed. An all round recommendation"

Laura Macdonald

Job Titles:
  • Senior Solicitor at Nplaw
"I can thoroughly recommend the services of Sapphire Investigations. I and my colleagues at Sprake & Kingsley have used their services for many years. They are user friendly, reliable and efficient."

Marcus Chapman

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor Greene & Greene
"Sapphire Investigations Bureau Ltd offer an excellent service and remain very approachable about time scales/fees"

Mariah Robinson

Job Titles:
  • Legal Officer at Norfolk County Council

Mark Hodgson

Mark Hodgson - TREMARK Associates Ltd "Mark and his team provide an excellent service at a very good price. We have been delighted with the speed and professionalism of Sapphire Investigations and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them"

Mark Scott

Job Titles:
  • Dispute Resolution Executive - Hansells Solicitors

Mike Wright

Job Titles:
  • Partner of BTG Global Risk Partners
"I would highly recommend Mark. I have instructed him on numerous occasions and he has always been efficient and reliable. He goes out of his way to meet demanding deadlines and offers great client service"

Naomi Newell

Job Titles:
  • Property Litigation Associate Solicitor at Birketts LLP

Nitin Khandhia

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor, BTMK Solicitors LLP
"I have worked with Mark and his colleagues at Sapphire Investigations for a number of years now and found them to be professional and knowledgeable. I know Mark personally and would not hesitate in recommending his services, as a fellow member of The Association of British Investigators, I know that he wants what's best for the industry and works hard towards this"

Rebecca Ellis

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor at Payne Hicks Beach
"I used the services of Sapphire Investigations Bureau for 7 years prior to moving out of the area. They always went the extra mile (quite literally sometimes!) to ensure that they delivered results and I have no hesitation in recommending their services. The team offer a professional service with integrity and sensitivity"

Sabina Haag

Job Titles:
  • Associate at Leathes Prior Solicitors
"I cannot praise Mark enough for the services offered. Mark, Paul and the rest of the team at Sapphire consistently go above and beyond whenever instructed (which is a LOT). Great communication throughout a job. Highly recommended."

Sam Doherty

Job Titles:
  • Student
"I've been using Mark Peachman and Sapphire ever since I qualified - they're a superb firm and always willing to go the extra mile. I would recommend Mark to anyone"

Sarah Flaxman

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor at Norfolk Public Law
"Mark is someone I have used for years as a serving Agent and has always provided a high quality and excellent service. He is the first person I turn to when I need the type of services he offers and the company offers. It is essential to use quality in the work I do and Mark provides that continuously. There is no comparison or competition as far as I am concerned."

Simon Loome

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor, Isadore Goldman
"Always willing to assist, even at short notice and very reliable - essential in this line of work"

Steven Bell

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate at Birketts LLP
"I have used Sapphire Investigations and Mark & Paul Peachman (and I think their father before them) for about 35 years. They are a major asset to my business and clients, and have been of immeasurable help on so many occasions. A number of my colleagues also ‘swear by them'. Efficient, good value for money, effective and ever helpful. I cannot recommend them highly enough."

Tim Eagle

Job Titles:
  • Hansells Notaries and Solicitor at Hansells
"Mark is somebody who I regard as very reliable and dedicated. I instructed him regularly during my six-month seat in Child Protection at Nplaw, and during that time he consistently delivered good results and always followed up with prompt, concise updates, and any paperwork we required. He is also somebody who can be relied on in a pinch, and managed to exceed my expectations on several occasions with impressive outcomes on instructions involving very tight time frames or unusual complexities."

William Byrne

Job Titles:
  • Barrister Working for States of Jersey ( Previously of Mills & Reeve LLP )
"I have used Mark's Firm and him personally for many years. Most usually it is for process serving or person locating. Always a prompt, efficient and friendly service and, at the same time, always professional. I would have no hesitation recommending him or Sapphire Investigations to others"