Conduct and Culture Investigations

Fair, thoughtful, and effective resolution of sensitive situations

When sensitive personal conduct, ethics or culture investigations are needed, managing them poorly can make matters worse. Regulators are looking more closely at compliance with ethical provisions of corporate governance codes, whistleblowing is increasing, and increasing enlightenment around ESG also all demand objective self-reflection even when there is no legal compulsion.

We help organisations to navigate sensitive conduct, ethics, and culture investigations - fairly, thoughtfully, and effectively. 

In recent years, clients including over 10 FTSE 100 companies and leading global brands have trusted us to do just that.

Our multi-disciplinary team of investigations, employment, criminal, and health and safety specialists are well equipped to bring you the right expertise to conduct sensitive internal investigations and navigate appropriate steps to minimise both risk and unhelpful disruption. We can support you through every stage, including:

• Investigating allegations sensitively and fairly, with a trauma-informed approach 
• Providing experienced, trained investigators, including criminal and health and safety specialists, where allegations of sexual misconduct or sexual offences are made
• Managing the disruption to your business
• Navigating the legal, regulatory, and reputational risks 
• Sensitively addressing employment, HR, exit or litigation consequences that may follow allegations
• Considering, planning, and conducting remediation exercises to transform culture or raise morale, including reviews of policies and processes, structures, culture transformation, measurement, and training

We promise measured, judgement-led advice from legal experts who see the whole picture.