Independent Workplace Investigations

We can act as independent investigators where a breakdown in the working relationship could impact the fairness of a disciplinary or grievance process or where the allegations are particularly complex or sensitive.

The ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinaries and grievances requires that different managers should undertake the investigation, hearing and any subsequent appeal made, and it is also important that each step in the process is undertaken by more senior managers or directors each time.

For smaller businesses, your existing management team may not have the capacity or resources to deal with such a process fairly and independently. It might even be the case that your business needs to have separate investigators for different issues, particularly if there is a grievance and a related disciplinary matter. 

Our team of specialist employment solicitors can take this worry away by providing you with bespoke support, including handling the investigation process for you and communicating the outcome or working alongside your managers or HR department to support you in your business needs.

• Our specialist team of employment solicitors is highly recommended in the independent Legal 500 directory and is described as an ‘excellent’ and ‘experienced’ team. Therefore, you can be assured that you will deal with some of the best employment solicitors in the country.
• As qualified solicitors, we are required to act with honesty and integrity, in accordance with our professional code of conduct, meaning you can trust that we will interview witnesses appropriately, gather all relevant evidence and provide your business with an objective report.
• As specialist employment solicitors, we have the relevant knowledge to make a considered recommendation, giving your business the confidence to determine the next steps.

• We are proud to have been recognised as the “Employment Team of the Year” at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards 2024.

• City centre standards of advice and service levels due to our policy of recruiting only the best specialist employment solicitors from leading firms.
• Your work will be carried out by a qualified employment law solicitor who knows your business requirements best. We also carry out our work at the appropriate level, depending on the complexity, sensitivity, and importance of the employment issue. 
• We work closely with our clients to ensure that we meet their expectations both in terms of their objectives and in relation to costs. Our employment solicitors know that clarity on costs is vitally important to our clients, especially at a time when businesses are challenged by sudden and dramatic changes to economic circumstances.
• Extensive experience of dealing with a wide range of employers and employment disputes, giving you fast, helpful advice, based on knowledge of your business, its history, and pressures.
• A partner-led service and a genuinely accessible team of experienced employment law solicitors due to our size, structure, and unique culture.