Who we are
Team 9 is led by globally renowned experts.
Our team have strategically advised and directed solutions for some of the most high-profile people and organisations in the world, including the UK government and Royal Family.
We are supported by best-in-class, trusted associates, who can meet the needs of any issue or need that may arise.
Paul Davidson
Director, Security Consulting
Paul Davidson is Director, Security Consulting at Team 9 and leads the firm’s Martyn’s Law advisory work. He helps UK venues, hospitality groups and multi-site organisations prepare for the Act through independent, vendor-neutral advice, Enhanced Tier audits, reasonable-measures assessments, property-specific planning, staff training and ongoing assurance.
Before Team 9, Paul served as Special Advisor on Terrorism to the UK Government, advising at ministerial level and participating in COBRA briefings as required. His background includes senior operational leadership across terrorism, cyber threats and financial crime, and he lectures on counter-terrorism and intelligence analysis at the Cranfield Defence Academy.
Paul works with boards, insurers and industry partners to translate statutory duties into proportionate, defensible security measures, helping organisations focus investment on genuine areas of risk.
Selected Martyn’s Law industry contributions
HOSPA — Martyn’s Law webinar
Paul joined HOSPA and Howden for a dedicated webinar providing practical Martyn’s Law guidance for hotels and hospitality venues.
Hotel Owner / Howden — Martyn’s Law podcast
Paul joined Hotel Owner and Howden to discuss what Martyn’s Law means for the hospitality sector and the practical steps hotel operators can take to prepare.
Listen to the Hotel Owner podcast →
HOSPACE — Martyn’s Law keynote
Paul delivered a face-to-face keynote on Martyn’s Law at HOSPACE, HOSPA’s annual dinner and awards event, addressing what the legislation means in practice for hospitality organisations.
Tony Manze
Director, Protective Services
Tony is one of the UK’s most experienced close protection experts. He was formerly a senior leader responsible for protecting the UK Royal Family and government ministers. He is regarded as a global expert in the risks posed from ‘fixated threats’ (high profile stalking). He has delivered training and strategic consultancy globally to corporate partners, high net worth families, law enforcement and government agencies on how to mitigate these complex threats.
Notable projects include being a senior security advisor to the Government throughout the G7 and COP26, and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. He was responsible for assessing multiple information sources, and then designing and authorising plans to protect many world leaders.
Tony’s role as Director of Protective Services involves assisting c-suite and high net worth families to understand the risks posed, and designing mitigation strategies accordingly. This includes vetting of 3rd party suppliers, mitigating the threats from terror attacks, organised crime and ‘inside agents’.
Bill Casey
Bill is a crisis management specialist and senior leader for the Canadian Government. He has responsibility for designing, reviewing and instigating the crisis management and business continuity response to a range of critical issues.
His expertise includes mitigating cyber-attacks on national infrastructure, natural disasters and civil unrest. He has routinely advised commercial organisations both within Canada and overseas. Bill has more than 18 years of experience in the design, development and delivery of tabletop, functional and full-scale exercises. He holds an MSc in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management. Bill is a strategic advisor to Team 9.
Kim O
Kim is a global cyber security and wifi expert. He retains close links with the military which keeps his knowledge and expertise at an extremely high level. Kim advises Team 9 on network audits, cyber security, risk mitigation, system design and crisis management.