Investigations typically involve complex and challenging situations, with associated high levels of risk for the client from a reputational perspective. At Travers Smith, we can guide you through any investigation, however contentious or sensitive. Our lawyers are market-leading experts in regulatory and internal investigations, enforcement actions and disciplinary proceedings across a range of sectors.
As you have seen from today's event, very often an investigation will include an employment angle. These complex and highly sensitive investigations occur in response to trigger events such as an employee blowing the whistle or making formal complaints of bullying or harassment, or when a client wants to take pre-emptive steps to manage a perceived potential risk.
Our experience includes conducting internal investigations for clients which will often require reviewing existing compliance structures and when necessary, providing an alternative compliance programme, factoring in future reputational risks. We work to ensure all business interests are protected when proposing these tailored solutions.
Our lawyers have a keen and nuanced understanding of the way regulators think as many have previous experience working for regulators and within regulated institutions. We know how to engage with regulators across the spectrum to achieve the best outcome for you.
A cross-practice solution
We are not cookie-cutter in our thinking. We assemble teams of lawyers tailored to the specific needs of your investigation, depending on the circumstances you are dealing with. Partners across our Risk & Operational Regulatory, Competition, Financial Services and Markets, Tax, Employment, Data & Cyber Security and Dispute Resolution teams regularly work together to handle the investigations on which we are instructed.
