When independence matters

In a small business, conducting a fair investigation internally is often impossible. If the complaint involves the owner, a senior manager, or a close colleague of the investigating manager, the independence of the process is compromised before it begins.

An independent investigator removes that problem. The process is seen to be fair, the findings are more likely to be accepted by all parties, and the risk of a claim on procedural grounds is significantly reduced.

What we do

We take on the full investigation on your behalf. We plan the scope, conduct the interviews, review the documentation, and produce a written investigation report setting out the facts found and the evidence reviewed. We do not reach the disciplinary or grievance outcome, but we give you everything you need to hold a fair hearing.

Where cases involve legal complexity, we work alongside employment solicitors and commercial partners who can provide additional specialist support.

Complex allegations

Some allegations are inherently more complex: those involving allegations of discrimination, those where the complainant and respondent tell fundamentally different stories, those where evidence is disputed or unavailable, and those with potential criminal dimensions.

We have experience across a wide range of complex cases and will be clear from the outset about the scope of the investigation and what to expect from the process.