Schillings and Clare Locke launch CLS Vision intelligence venture in the United States
London reputation firm Schillings and Virginia defamation firm Clare Locke launched CLS Vision, a strategic intelligence and investigations firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, Schillings said and The Lawyer reported October 14, 2026, with later Law360 Pulse coverage. Schillings said the venture combines legal-grade intelligence with strategic counsel, builds on the firms' existing alliance and is led by founding partners Allison Everhardt and Fred Glazier.
Announcement (The Lawyer) → · Schillings, Law360 Pulse
Key points
- CLS Vision is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and combines legal-grade intelligence with strategic counsel for high-profile clients.The LawyerSchillings
- Founding partners are investigator Allison Everhardt and Fred Glazier, who spent over 25 years at the CIA and National Counterterrorism Center.Schillings
- The launch builds on Schillings' strategic alliance with Clare Locke in the United States and Giles George in Australia.Schillings
- CEO David Imison said the venture brings Schillings closer to its U.S. clients and adds new perspectives from Everhardt and Glazier.Schillings
- Law360 Pulse reported the launch the same day as a U.S. intelligence venture for high-profile clients.Law360 Pulse