📋Independant Investigatigator

"If the employer does not carry out a reasonable investigation, any decisions they make in the disciplinary or grievance case are likely to be unfair. This could risk legal action". (ACAS, 2025)

I work with organisations to ensure their investigations are handled with independence, professionalism, and care. Whether you need a complete investigation conducted externally, expert advice on a specific stage such as interviewing, or an impartial review of work already completed, I provide flexible support tailored to your needs.

🔍 How I Can Help

⚖️ Independent Investigations
I conduct full investigations on behalf of organisations, ensuring a fair, transparent, and robust process. This includes gathering evidence, interviewing relevant parties, and delivering clear findings with actionable recommendations within an agreed terms of reference.

💬 Specialist Advice
I offer tailored guidance on specific elements of investigations, such as planning and conducting interviews, assessing credibility, or managing sensitive information. This can support internal teams in building confidence and capability.

🔍 Independent Review
I provide impartial reviews of investigations already undertaken. This ensures the process and conclusions meet best practice standards, helping organisations demonstrate fairness, accountability, and compliance.

✅ Why Use an Independent Service?

In the complex world of investigations, true impartiality is vital.

Drawing on years of direct experience within the justice system and an academic understanding of cognitive biases like confirmation bias, heuristics, and tunnel vision, I recognise how easily even well-intentioned investigations can be compromised.

An independent service provides the essential, unbiased scrutiny needed to identify blind spots, challenge assumptions, and ensure that every conclusion is robust, fair, and defensible, upholding the highest standards of integrity and public trust.

💷 Pricing

I aim to keep pricing simple, fair, and transparent. I offer a fixed fee, agreed in advance, so you know exactly what to expect. There are no surprises and no hidden costs.

There’s no link between fees and the outcome of a review; just a clear agreement based on the scope of work and the time involved.