Our expert lawyers advise, represent and guide clients through all aspects of the investigation process. We deploy a fast but measured response, and draw on our insight into investigations to protect your interests and minimise the risk of prosecution.
Interest from regulators into compliance failures or alleged wrong-doing in your business can lead to legal and regulatory exposure and unwanted reputational issues.
Faced with an investigation, it’s essential that corporations and individuals get the right support and guidance to shield them from exposure.
Our lawyers and wider investigations team have an in-depth knowledge an understanding of regulatory investigations to be able to meet them head on. We have extensive experience in representing corporate clients and individuals in criminal, government and regulatory investigations.
Clients turn to us because of our ability to respond decisively, and provide clarity and certainty throughout the entire process.
We know what counts in an investigation, what regulators are looking for, and how the evidence gathered will be interpreted against applicable laws and regulations.
We focus on working to effectively resolve investigations and avoid prosecution. But if prosecuted, you can rest assured that our early intervention during the investigation stage means the exposure is minimal.
We have extensive experience across a wide range investigation matters:
Work Health and Safety incidents
ASIC and ACCC investigations
Misconduct in public office
Tax investigations
Independent Commission Against Corruption
Fraud, bribery and corruption
Corporate and white-collar crime
Financial services regulatory actions
Coronial inquests
Pollution and environmental incidents
Strategic advice on all aspects of regulatory investigations (whether actual or potential), including post-investigation outcomes.
Representation in dealing with and responding to investigators. Including appearing at compulsory examinations or interviews, as well as public and secret inquiries.
Conducting independent investigations into suspected regulatory breaches or compliance failures and preparing confidential reports.
Responding to statutory notices for the compulsory production of information and records, such as ‘section 155 notices’.
Rapid advice and response in relation to ‘dawn raids’, search warrants and search and seizure powers.
Incident management including attendance at the scene of an incident to liaise with regulators on your behalf.
Crisis and reputational management, including dealing with adverse media attention.
24-hour hotline providing round the clock support for clients in the case of emergencies.
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