working at the intersection of society, commerce & justice
Zavést is New Zealand's leading independent investigation company with over 60 years of collective experience investigating wrongful convictions and other miscarriages of justice
about us
Since 2005, Zavést has delivered high-quality investigation services to lawyers, corporates, government agencies, Crown entities, and private clients.
Our team, located across New Zealand and internationally—brings extensive experience to some of the country’s most complex, sensitive, and high-profile matters.
We operate with discretion, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, always focused on achieving the strongest outcomes and highest value for our clients.
What does “Zavést” mean?
Derived from Czech, Zavést is a perfective verb meaning to establish, implement, or introduce.
It reflects the principles that guide our work - ethical practice, clarity, and a commitment to establishing strong foundations for every investigation.
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speaking about justice when it matters
testimonials
Kerryn Beaton KC
Criminal Barrister
“I regularly engage Zavést to assist me and my clients in preparing to defend serious criminal trials including locating and interviewing potential witnesses, preparing witness briefs of evidence, investigating evidential issues, and media and disclosure reviews and analysis. The Directors ad their team are all highly skilled and experienced investors who provide excellent results.”
Julie-Anne Kincaid KC
Criminal Barrister
“I have had the great pleasure of working with Tim and Zavést since 2013 and therefore know first hand that he and the Zavést team have an unsurpassed attention to detail. Tim McKinnel is an indefatigable defender of human rights. The team are extremely professional, thorough, tenacious and also practical.
Their background and experience mean that they have a deep understanding of the machinations of the criminal justice system which is invaluable in achieving the best outcomes.”
Nigel Hampton CNZM, OBE, KC
Barrister
"If as a lawyer you are engaged in a suit, whether civil or criminal (but, perhaps, especially criminal) which necessitates:
(i) a close look at the foundational and evidential basis of your opposition's case; and/or
(ii) the further exploration of factual and/or witness backgrounds; and/or
(iii) a search for overlooked, lost or fresh evidence;
then you need look no further, and can do no better, than to obtain your client's instructions to engage Zavést to undertake that work. My experience is that, as investigators, Zavést will not only carry out the tasks asked of it, but has the experience, knowledge and wit to offer you and your client, if evident to its investigators, a fresh and often invaluable perspective on the subject of the litigation and other leads that might well be thought useful to follow.”
