Workplace investigations are a fundamental but challenging part of an organisation’s day-to-day HR needs.
What does a workplace investigations solicitor do?
Our workplace investigations solicitors deliver high-quality investigations to achieve essential, fair outcomes, helping you avoid future litigation and reputational damage. Whether an investigation may be required as part of a disciplinary or grievance process or because concerns have been raised, our team is here to help.
The benefits of using an external investigator include:
- Expertise
Often, it falls to line managers to carry out disciplinary and grievance investigations. Typically, line managers are not experts in investigations and may not be familiar with the steps required of them to ensure that the investigation is fair and complies with best practice requirements. By instructing an external investigator, you can be sure that all necessary steps will be taken.
- Credibility
Appointing an external solicitor as an investigator gives the investigation credibility. The solicitor will be independent and will not be affiliated with either party, meaning that their conclusions will be unbiased and should be accepted by all interested parties. This avoids accusations that internal investigators often face, such as having a bias towards favouring their employer.
- Clarity
An investigation is useless if clear findings are not reached about the subject matter of the investigation. Unclear findings lead to poor outcomes because the decision maker bases their decision on the findings of the investigation. Our workplace investigations solicitors will draft clear and precise conclusions to enable you to decide on an appropriate outcome.
- Time
Investigations can use up valuable management time and be a distraction from other business critical matters. Instructing an external investigator allows you to free up that time, while remaining confident that the investigation is being given due attention.
Supporting investigations
In addition to carrying out investigations, our experts can also support investigations by providing legal advice, which is privileged (i.e. not disclosable in litigation) to the investigator and the ultimate decision maker. Taking legal advice can help ensure that all required standards are met, minimising future litigation risk.
Why choose B P Collins as your workplace investigations solicitors?
With over 50 years of experience in employment law, we’re consistently ranked by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for the strength of our employment practice. Our solicitors have helped hundreds of employers across a wide range of sectors, such as technology and IP, sports and leisure, pharmaceutical and healthcare and environment. – navigate the workplace investigations with confidence and clarity.
The employment solicitors at B P Collins are members of the Employment Lawyers Association.
Price and service transparency
We pride ourselves on achieving the best possible and most cost effective outcomes for our clients, be that through pursuing a strike out of some or all of a claim or defence or negotiating an appropriate settlement.
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Contact our workplace investigations solicitors today
Please contact our experienced team of workplace investigations lawyers, who are based in London, Ickenham, Thame and Gerrards Cross, on 01753 889995 or by email at enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk.
