‘At Guildhall Chambers we have built an Investigations Team comprising barristers with real expertise from years of experience working on the most complex and sensitive matters across all sectors. Using in-house staff for investigations diverts them from their primary responsibilities, impacting overall productivity and delaying the outcome of the investigation. By outsourcing investigations, organisations can ensure employees remain focused on their core duties, Clients have told me that they have benefited from access to a skilled professional – who is at arm’s length from the stakeholders but who can get to the heart of the matter quickly. Obtaining independent evidence leads to the production of an accessible, comprehensive report which clients have said are “comprehensive”, “thorough” and “invaluable”. High quality reports, that are sometimes referenced and tested in Tribunal proceedings are a key reason to commission an experienced investigator. Truly independent investigations enable organisations to make informed decisions quickly, avoiding extended periods of uncertainty and financial loss. When an investigation is commissioned, the name and experience of the investigator should reassure stakeholders, not suggest that the ‘independent investigation’ is just seen as a tick box exercise with a foregone conclusion.’
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Guildhall Chambers, 22nd May 2025
Source: www.guildhallchambers.co.uk
