Elite Intelligence Expertise Applied to High-Stakes
Commercial Matters.
- Dionaea is a boutique intelligence firm specializing in lawful HUMINT operations.
We bring the precision, discretion and strategic thinking of unique intelligence practices to complex commercial disputes and high-stakes business matters.
Leadership & Strategic Advisory
Decades of Intelligence Experience Behind Every Operation
Dionaea is led and advised by senior intelligence professionals with decades of experience in complex international operations, strategic decision-making and high-stakes environments.
Their experience shapes how every engagement is assessed, designed and executed, combining rigorous operational planning with creative thinking, discretion and sound judgment.
This depth of expertise enables us to approach complex commercial challenges with the precision and adaptability required when conventional approaches are not enough.
Yechiel Horev
Former Director of Security of the Defense Establishment (MALMAB) for 21 years. He previously served as the General Director of the Ministry of Defense and is a world-renowned expert in safeguarding sensitive national assets.
"The power of the man, who heads the Defense Department’s Office (MALMAB), embraces all: He has intelligence, operations, research, criminal investigations, training, information security units, physical security, facility security, and computer security."
Hagay Gilan
Former Head of Mossad Operations with a distinguished 25-year career in global intelligence. A lawyer by training and a veteran of the Shayetet 13 elite naval unit, he brings extensive operational and strategic experience to complex international matters.
"Hagay comes with a record of 6 years as the head of operations division in the Mossad, and over 20 years serving in very senior and sensitive positions in the Israeli intelligence corps. His military background is from 'Shayetet 13', where he served in many special positions."
Why Legal Teams and Businesses
Choose Dionaea
Our Core Values
At Dionaea, discretion, legality and operational excellence are fundamental to every engagement. Our approach combines creative thinking, rigorous planning and highly tailored execution, allowing us to address complex situations where standard approaches may fall short.
We maintain full transparency with our clients throughout every engagement and operate strictly within the applicable legal framework in each jurisdiction. At the same time, we apply the highest standards of discretion, protecting our clients’ identity, interests and strategic position at every stage.
Our approach is defined by four core principles:
Absolute Discretion
Protecting the client’s identity, interests and strategic position throughout every engagement.
Legality by Design
Every operation is structured within the applicable legal framework of the relevant jurisdiction.
Evidentiary Value
Primary-source intelligence and court-ready evidence obtained with a strong focus on legal usability and evidentiary value.
HUMINT Expertise
Case-specific operations conducted by experienced intelligence professionals skilled in accessing the people who hold critical information.
Our name is inspired by Dionaea muscipula, the Venus flytrap, a symbol of precision, patience and timing. These same qualities define our approach to Human Intelligence. Effective HUMINT requires careful preparation, the right engagement strategy and the ability to create the conditions in which critical information can emerge naturally from the people who hold it.
Common Questions
What does Dionaea specialize in?
Dionaea specializes in lawful HUMINT operations for complex commercial disputes and high-stakes business matters. We obtain critical, primary-source intelligence directly from the people who hold it.
How does HUMINT differ from conventional intelligence methods?
Conventional methods rely primarily on documents, databases and publicly available information. Investigations rely on remote research on people, assets and records. HUMINT obtains primary-source information, that exists only with the people involved, including their motives, intentions, relationships and plans.
Can Dionaea provide evidence for legal proceedings?
Yes. Our operations are designed with legality and evidentiary value in mind, with the aim of obtaining court-ready evidence that can support litigation, arbitration and other stages of a commercial dispute.
How does Dionaea protect client confidentiality?
We operate with strict discretion and a zero-exposure approach. The operation we conduct, and engagement scenario we use to approach the subject, are very far removed from the case being handled.