Michele Bate
Michele has over 20 years" business research experience, gained in corporate investigations, banking, corporate finance, executive search and management consultancy. Before becoming a freelance researcher more than a decade ago she was the Research Director for the corporate investigations practice of Control Risks Group. Her company Archer Van Den Broeck offers a bespoke research service, specialising in due diligence, litigation support and other investigative research. Michele is an active member of the Association of Independent Information Professionals.
Articles by Michele Bate:
Time to sharpen your information tools - A VIP Editorial
Tuesday, 22nd May 2012
I recently completed a major house renovation project, so my mind has been occupied with building matters over the last few months. In the midst all the financial pain and stressful disruption, I found some interesting parallels with my “day job” as a researcher.
Google in the firing line again
Saturday, 27th February 2010
Google creates a negative buzz
Monday, 22nd February 2010
Bloomberg Law - creating the "big three"?
Monday, 22nd February 2010
LexisNexis links with Microsoft
Monday, 8th February 2010
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