Workplace Investigations
Comprehensive support and effective strategies for workplace investigations
Investigations
Workplace investigations are crucial for understanding the full details of an issue or incident, helping employers make fair and informed decisions. However, these investigations can be risky, and need to be handled carefully.
Getting workplace investigations right is not just a legal requirement; it’s also key to maintaining good relations with your staff.
Our solicitors bring extensive experience to workplace investigations, handling everything from disputes between colleagues and dysfunctional team dynamics to complex complaints of unlawful discrimination, whistleblowing cases, and investigations into workplace fraud and corporate malpractice.
Our comprehensive investigation services
At ESP Solicitors, we offer a versatile range of investigation services to meet your specific needs. Whether you require a complete outsourced investigation or assistance with an in-house enquiry, we have the expertise to support you every step of the way.
End-to-end outsourced investigations
Our experienced investigators can take charge from the outset and manage the entire process from start to finish, including:
- Devising comprehensive terms of reference based on your specific circumstances.
- Handling all aspects of the investigation, from gathering documentary evidence to obtaining statements from relevant witnesses.
- Ensuring a proactive approach that adheres to your timescales.
- Providing detailed reports with findings and recommendations
- Attending internal hearings, such as disciplinary or grievance proceedings to support decision- making.
Expert support and privileged reports
Our team can provide experienced solicitors to serve on disciplinary panels, grievance hearings, or appeal panels. We also offer legally privileged reports where these are required.
For further information, please contact us.
Collaboration with internal investigations
Alternatively, we can work in partnership with your internal investigators to enhance the process. This includes:
- Drafting terms of reference that outline the scope and objectives of the investigation.
- Formulating relevant and effective witness questions.
- Attending investigatory meetings to provide expert support and ensure a thorough process.
- Assisting with interview notes.
- Supporting the preparation of a comprehensive and well-structured investigation report.
Our collaborative approach extends to training your internal investigators to help them conduct their own effective and robust investigations.
Transparent fees for workplace investigations
What sets us apart?
Award-winning legal team
Our legal team has supported over 700 UK organisations, ranging from smaller companies to large FTSE 100 firms, earning accolades for making a real commercial difference.
MyHRCases platform
Swiftly escalate critical legal matters via our market-leading cloud-based ER case management platform, MyHRCases, where our legal team helps you log and manage all your cases in one, easy-to-use system.
High-quality specialist advice
Our solicitors are active members of the Law Society and the Employment Lawyers Association.
We are ranked as specialist employment solicitors in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 UK guides.
Armed with high-quality, specialist employment law advice, our expert solicitors offer proactive solutions, empowering you with the guidance and support you need to manage every employee relations matter.
Crown Commercial Service Supplier
ESP Solicitors is proud to be one of 42 law firms appointed to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Public Sector Legal Services Panel (contract RM6240) for General Service Provision in England and Wales. We have been selected as a preferred supplier for employment law, with this appointment extending until 2026. Previously, we were part of the Wider Public Sector Legal Services Panel (RM3788) from October 2018 to September 2022.
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At ESP Solicitors, we understand that the quality of our relationships with clients is key to effectively managing employment law issues. We take pride in our reputation for delivering strong, high-quality commercial advice.
We focus on building lasting relationships by taking the time to understand your needs and consistently delivering high-quality service. This commitment extends to our experienced support staff, who work diligently to get to know each client, understand their business, and tailor our service to meet their individual requirements.
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