Andrew Wordsworth

Spear’s Review

Andrew Wordsworth has the air of the man you’d want in your corner when you’re in a tight spot. Affable, charming and voluble, the co-founder of Raedas, an investigations firm specialising in litigation support, aims to do everything necessary to diagnose clients’ problems and find the best solutions.

‘Your job is to solve the problem and get out of the way afterwards,’ Wordsworth tells Spear’s. ‘You’re not their friend, right? You’re not their best buddy. Your job is to come in as calmly as possible and make the best decisions you can without being paralysed by the fear of making the wrong decision.’

Should his clients find that their partners have let them down, their staff are leaking to the press, or law enforcement agencies are involved in their affairs, they will often call on Wordsworth. ‘Our speciality is work on legal disputes,’ he says, providing investigatory and PR support as required.

Adviser Profile

Widely recognised as one of the world’s foremost specialists in investigations, Andrew Wordsworth is the adviser of choice for UHNW individuals, family offices, sovereign entities and global institutions facing complex, reputationally sensitive disputes.

With over three decades of experience, he is renowned for his ability to navigate opaque, politically charged environments – from large-scale fraud to sensitive investigations. His work has led to the recovery of substantial assets across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia, including real estate, financial instruments and luxury assets.

Wordsworth founded Raedas in 2016 with Joana Rego and Nicholas Bortman to offer a uniquely focused service: a firm built solely to support contentious situations. From offices in London, Washington DC and Dubai, the firm works seamlessly with legal counsel, crisis teams and other advisers.

Clients turn to Andrew in moments of acute personal or reputational crisis, valuing his judgment and ability to build elite, multidisciplinary teams capable of delivering swift, lasting solutions. His strategic foresight has made him a trusted adviser in many of the most complex disputes of recent years.

His work has uncovered the truth behind a Middle Eastern leader’s assassination, exposed fraudulent scientific claims and recovered stolen assets ranging from petrochemical plants to luxury property. He is regularly relied upon to trace offshore wealth, navigate politically motivated attacks and protect clients during intense risks.

Described as tenacious, perceptive and unerringly discreet, Wordsworth has guided UHNW clients through smear campaigns, extradition attempts, threats of arrest and international enforcement battles. His ability to operate in high-pressure environments where information is obscured has earned him a reputation as one of the most trusted names in the business.