Close Protection London

Opord Group provides close protection in London for executives, families, visiting dignitaries and high-profile individuals. Every assignment starts with an assessment of the real risks, then a plan, then a team chosen for that plan. Officers hold SIA Close Protection licences and work discreetly, so protection fits around your day rather than taking it over.

What close protection means in practice

Close protection is the planned, personal security of an individual, often called the principal. It covers far more than a bodyguard standing nearby. It means knowing where the principal will be, how they will get there, who will be around them and what could go wrong at each step.

In London that might be a week of meetings across Mayfair and the City, a family visit with shopping, restaurants and school runs, or a single high-profile evening. The plan changes with the day, and so does the size and style of the team.

How we plan every assignment

Before anyone is deployed we take a confidential brief and assess the threat. We look at the principal's profile, the itinerary, the venues, the routes between them and any specific concerns. That assessment drives every decision that follows.

• A written threat and risk assessment for the assignment
• Advance reconnaissance of venues, entrances, exits and safe rooms
• Primary and alternative routes, with timings and rendezvous points
• Communication plan and clear escalation steps
• A team sized to the risk, from one officer to a full protective detail

Discreet, low-profile or visible

Most clients want protection that does not draw attention. Our officers dress for the setting, from business suits to smart casual, and position themselves so the principal can work, travel and socialise normally.

Where a visible deterrent is the better choice, for example at a crowded public appearance, we plan for that instead. You decide the profile with us during the brief, and we adjust it if circumstances change.

Who we protect in London

Our close protection officers support a wide range of principals. What they share is a need for privacy and for someone to think ahead on their behalf.

• Chief executives and senior leaders visiting London
• High-net-worth individuals and families
• Public figures, artists and talent
• International visitors and delegations
• Clients facing a specific, known threat

Close protection with secure transport

Many of the risks in a busy city sit between appointments. We can provide security-trained drivers and coordinate vehicles, pick-up points and timings as part of the same plan, so the principal moves from door to door without delays or exposure.

Confidentiality from the first call

Every enquiry is treated in confidence. We are happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement before you share details, and we only brief officers on what they need to know for the assignment.