Discreet protection for artists, public figures and private clients.
Personally directed close protection and secure travel, in London and around the world.
- Artists & touring
- Executives & public figures
- Families & households
Trusted in environments where discretion is essential.
Fully licensed. Client identities are never disclosed, and references are available by introduction.
- 10+Years in security
- SeveralYears in close protection
- 30+Cities worked
- MultipleInternational tours completed
Protection built around the individual
Close Protection & Executive SecurityDiscreet personal protection for high-profile individuals, executives and public figures, in the UK and internationally.
- Personal protection for principals and public figures
- Executive and VIP movements
- UK and international assignments
Artist, Celebrity & Touring SecurityPersonal protection and international touring security, coordinated with management teams.
- Artist movements and international touring
- Live events, premieres and backstage operations
- Venue advances and coordination with management
UHNW & Family ProtectionSecurity tailored to wealthy individuals, private households and families.
- Personal movements and family travel
- Residences and private households
- Private events
Protective Intelligence & Risk AssessmentPlanning that begins before the assignment does, so decisions are made calmly in advance.
- Threat assessments and exposure reviews
- Route reconnaissance and venue advances
- Movement planning and contingency preparation
Secure Travel & LogisticsCoordinated vehicle movements and itineraries, in the UK and abroad.
- Vetted drivers and vehicle coordination
- Multi-location itineraries
- Executive travel and international logistics support
Specialist Network & ConsultancySecurity advice and access to vetted specialists when an assignment calls for them.
- Security consultancy and risk mitigation
- Technical surveillance countermeasures, including sweeps and inspections, through appropriately qualified specialists where available
- Coordination of high-profile events and sensitive movements
- Experienced former military and senior law-enforcement personnel where suitable
Specialist services are delivered through a vetted external network, subject to availability and suitability for each assignment.
Global, private, unspoken.
“Great protection doesn’t stand out.”
First Defence Group is a fully licensed close protection company based in London, working internationally with artists, management teams and private clients. Founded and led by Jay John-Charles, who brings more than a decade in security and has worked in close protection since 2022. Every assignment is planned in advance. When an assignment needs more people, we draw on a network of vetted operatives and specialists, with availability confirmed for each engagement.
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Share where you are travelling, when, and what you need. Every enquiry is handled personally and treated in confidence.
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