Lamplighter

Launched in 2025, Lamplighter is a boutique advisory firm providing business intelligence to clients in complex, often cross-border disputes, frequently involving political dimensions. Founding partners James Birkett and Austen Josephs boast years of experience in the investigations and disputes space; Birkett focuses on corporate investigations, while Josephs is regularly engaged in high-risk, international matters. Other key individuals include executive chairman Michael Auerbach, and partner Suzy George, a former U.S. State Department Chief of Staff and senior National Security Council leader.