Independent Employment Investigations
Independent investigations
Appointing an independent investigator demonstrates a commitment to fairness, transparency, and accountability. It reassures all parties that concerns are being addressed impartially and can often help resolve issues before they escalate into formal legal proceedings.
Our solicitors bring a wealth of legal expertise and investigative experience to every matter. We also provide strategic guidance on complex issues such as data protection, confidentiality, and legal privilege that may arise during the course of an investigation.
Specialist expertise
As regulated legal professionals, we operate under a strict code of conduct and uphold the highest standards of integrity. Our dedicated investigations team has extensive experience across a range of sectors, including:
- Employment and workplace disputes
- Education and safeguarding
- Regulatory compliance
- Data protection and privacy
Tailored investigation services
We understand that no two investigations are the same. Our approach is flexible and proportionate, designed to meet the specific needs and sensitivities of each case. Whether the matter involves serious allegations with potential criminal implications or a more contained internal grievance, we assemble the right team for the task—from senior partners to experienced junior solicitors.
Recent examples of our work
- Investigating allegations of bullying and harassment against the Head Coach of a professional sports organisation
- Conducting a multi-faceted investigation into sexual harassment and whistleblowing concerns within a public sector body
- Handling a sensitive case involving an alleged sexual assault by a senior employee
- Managing a collective grievance raised by an entire senior leadership team against a newly appointed CEO
- Leading a complex investigation into race harassment involving multiple witnesses and safeguarding considerations relating to young people
Meet the team
For more information, please contact one of our lawyers below.
Having previously trained as a barrister before cross-qualifying as a solicitor, Christopher specialises in complex and sensitive employment disputes.
Christopher has led on many sensitive and complex investigations and recognises the importance of being personable and friendly in his approach to witness interviews. He consciously works beyond simply finding facts and, instead, seeks to identify the likely cause of disputes and, wherever possible, will recommend actions to resolve underlying issues.
Matt has over twenty years’ experience of advising clients in the public and private sector on all areas of employment law. During this time, he has been engaged on a number of occasions to act as an independent investigator on complex issues for organisations including for a multi-academy trust and a local authority.
David has over 30 years of experience as an employment lawyer. He has acted as an independent investigator for both private and public sector employers. These have included highly sensitive and complex investigations involving allegations of serious disciplinary offences and discrimination. He has also acted as an independent investigator in relation to whistle-blowing complaints.
In addition, he has experience of acting as an independent legal adviser to Investigating and Disciplinary Committees set up by Local Authorities to deal with disciplinary investigations relating to Chief Executives, Monitoring Officers and s.151 Officers.
Toni has over 10 years’ experience specialising in employment law. She was recently ranked as an “Associate to Watch” by Chambers & Partners in the 2022 and 2023 edit on account of client feedback.
She has experience in acting as an independent investigator for an educational sector client. The investigation related to a complaint of racial abuse towards a minor, raised by a family member against two teachers.
The investigation involved 11 witnesses and was particularly sensitive given parallel investigations held by the police and the LADO.
Hurmus and her team have conducted a number of independent investigations, which involved meticulously gathering witness statements from various parties, maintaining regular communication with the commissioning manager, providing timely updates on the progress of the investigations and preparing comprehensive investigation reports. Hurmus ensured that these sensitive and complex matters were handled with professionalism and integrity.
A wealth of experience in carrying out independent and often complex investigations for a range of employers, large and small, private and public, across a number of sectors.
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