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Workplace investigations & whistleblowing

We help organisations manage workplace investigations and deal with whistleblowing complaints.

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Workplace investigations and whistleblowing complaints are increasingly common, both in the UK and globally.

These investigations are often business-critical, with HR and legal teams playing pivotal roles in conducting them without exposing the business to further risk.

We understand that navigating these processes is not straightforward. Our team is here to assess the legal and others risks and help you plan the investigation from the outset. This includes situations in which there is a need to preserve legal privilege in an investigation. Our lawyers are experienced in handling sensitive and high-profile workplace investigations, including investigations into regulatory compliance issues.

We work collaboratively with our clients to find the most effective course of action. With careful attention to detail, we identify and help our clients manage potential business risks, providing robust legal support throughout the investigation process.

We can provide you with comprehensive and strategic support from the outset of a workplace investigation or whistleblowing complaint through to its conclusion.

Services

Risk analysis

Assessing and advising on the potential risks for businesses faced with whistleblowing complaints.

Supporting the conduct of the investigation

Working closely with HR and legal teams to support them with workplace investigations and whistleblowing complaints.

Effective planning

Minimising risks arising from whistleblowing scenarios through effective investigation and management.

Strategy

Helping employers to create a strategy (including reviewing policies and procedures) to handle future workplace investigations and whistleblowing complaints.

Workplace audits

Conducting on-site and off-site compliance audits.

Our team

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Examples of our work

International financial services technology provider

Successfully defended a multi-day whistleblowing claim by a former finance director.

Insurance sector client

Advised on the internal HR response and external response to the FCA in relation to serious whistleblowing allegations made by the Company Secretary and in-house legal counsel.

Global printing group

Advised on its investigation into an employee’s suicide and its response to allegations in the Coroner’s process that the suicide was work-related.

FTSE 100 company

Advised on multiple whistleblowing allegations relating to health and safety.

Higher education client

Advised on a high value tribunal claim involving whistleblowing, disability discrimination and age discrimination allegations.

Number of clients

Advising a number of clients on sensitive investigations into alleged discrimination, bribery and corruption and other regulatory issues.

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What others say

“The team approaches work in a collaborative and friendly matter, which makes them feel like colleagues. They are both pragmatic and thoughtful in their approach. They work across my team who are at different levels and pitch information and advice appropriately. Invaluable contribution to our team. ”

Legal 500 UK 2024

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