The Investigations team at Travers Smith expertly advises boards and senior management on sensitive investigations and corporate crises, acting both as standing advisers and as independent counsel where freedom from conflicts is required.
Investigations arise in a variety of contexts - whether triggered by regulators, whistleblowers, incoming owners or internal concerns. They typically place significant demands on senior management and carry considerable reputational and legal risk, particularly where allegations touch individuals directly. The Travers Smith team's experience spans regulatory investigations by the FCA, SFO and CMA, as well as complex internal investigations across a wide range of sectors and circumstances.
Where a crisis requires it, we draw on integrated expertise across Dispute Resolution, Competition and Employment to advise clients across the full lifecycle - from preparation and immediate response through to collateral impact management and post-crisis recovery.
Investigations checklist
When faced with allegations of wrongdoing, there is often a need to act swiftly and sensitively to protect your business and its reputation. Good project management is crucial.
Our checklist sets out key considerations in the first 24 hours of any investigation – whether in response to an internal whistleblower or external party like a regulator.
