Edward Palmer

Edward has worked in corporate intelligence for more than 20 years. He has acted for corporations, banks, states and private investors in complex, cross-border disputes and investigations. He has particular expertise in asset recovery, including supporting judgment and award enforcement against sovereign and corporate debtors. Recent work includes supporting a state investment agency in a $500m civil fraud claim across multiple jurisdictions. Edward is ranked Band 1 for Investigative Due Diligence by Chambers & Partners. Clients describe him as “a pleasure to deal with and results-driven” and “an excellent ally” who “leads the team from the front”.

Edward co-founded Greyhawk Intelligence Group in 2012 which he ran for thirteen years before it was acquired by Mintz Group in 2025.

Prior to Greyhawk, Edward spent twelve years at the Risk Advisory Group and PwC Forensic in London and Hong Kong. He has led investigations “in-country” in many jurisdictions including Russia, Kazakhstan, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Nigeria and China.