Modern business has never been under so much scrutiny. We cannot mitigate for every risk, but we can choose how we respond to uncertainty and jeopardy. The scope and speed of investigations is greater than ever, and the regulatory, financial and reputational pitfalls harder to avoid. This is why more firms are looking to run an independent, robust and fair investigation process.
Our investigations are tailored to ensure everyone involved gets the clarity they need to move forwards.
We conduct independent, conflict-free investigations into allegations of serious wrongdoing, including fraud, conflicts of interest, bribery and leaks of confidential information
We help clients to understand and manage the risks associated with their employees, including senior hires and individuals in high risk roles
We support clients to evaluate and manage financial crime, reputation and governance risks arising from their relationships with third parties, ranging from key suppliers to potential trading partners and acquisition targets
FCA Chief Operating Officer
February 2025
FCA regulated firms are now expected to respond to cultural and behavioural issues such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination with investigative rigour and senior management oversight. And the regulator will monitor individuals' disciplinary records to stop "rolling bad apples"
Employees, investors and other stakeholders expect senior management to monitor for and take decisive action on culture, and to join the dots before serious wrongdoing becomes systemic and toxic.
UK "failure to prevent" legislation covers an array of corporate criminal liability offences, while the new identification regime makes it easier to prosecute. A failure to prevent or a failure to protect could prove more costly than ever before.