Human Intelligence for Complex Commercial Disputes
- Dionaea is a business intelligence firm specializing in lawful HUMINT operations for complex commercial disputes and high-stakes business matters.
We obtain critical, primary-source intelligence and court-ready evidence directly from the people who hold it, especially those closest to the matter. The kind of information that exists beyond the reach of conventional intelligence methods.
Leadership & Strategic Advisory
Decades of Intelligence Experience Behind Every Operation
Dionaea is led by senior intelligence professionals with deep operational experience in complex international environments and high-stakes decision-making.
Committed to the highest legal and ethical standards, we design and conduct lawful HUMINT operations aimed at obtaining critical, primary-source intelligence and court-ready evidence.
Our team combines global operational expertise, discretion and professionalism.
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 provides unparalleled strategic oversight for complex international operations.
"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.
We maintain full transparency with our clients throughout the operation, providing clear communication and ongoing updates at every stage. We operate with strict discretion, protecting the client’s identity, interests and strategic position.
Our approach is defined by four core principles:
Zero Exposure
Discreet operations designed to protect the client’s identity, interests and strategic position.
Lawful & Ethical Operations
Operations are designed within the applicable legal framework and adapted to 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. HUMINT relies on carefully structured human interaction to obtain critical information directly from the people who hold it. Through tailored engagement strategies and extensive operational expertise, we access primary-source intelligence, including motives, intentions, relationships and plans that often exist nowhere else.
Expertise & 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 and, 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 commercial disputes.
How does Dionaea protect client confidentiality?
We operate with strict discretion and a zero-exposure approach, while maintaining full transparency with our clients throughout the engagement.