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Internal Investigations 

In the face of civil, criminal, regulatory, or employment challenges, businesses must act quickly to mitigate risk and protect their reputation. Our expert-led approach simplifies complexity by integrating legal oversight, independent advice, and strategic risk management, empowering organisations to respond effectively and safeguard their future.

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In the face of civil, criminal, regulatory, or employment challenges, businesses must act quickly to mitigate risk and protect their reputation. By integrating legal oversight, independent advice, and compliance expertise we provide a comprehensive solution that identifies the key issues and ensures that preventative and corrective measures are implemented.

We help organisations identify the root cause of issues, develop actionable solutions, and implement strategies to prevent recurrence. With extensive experience in internal investigations, we guide you through every stage of the process—from root cause analysis and regulatory engagement to remediation and compliance enhancement. Our expertise covers corporate misconduct, fraud, financial crime, and governance failures, ensuring businesses remain resilient in the face of regulatory scrutiny.


We do not have pre-existing corporate relationships which enables us to remain genuinely independent, eliminating concerns about conflicts of interest - a key focus for regulators who have warned that even the appearance of a conflict of interest is likely to undermine the integrity of an internal investigation. Our investigations are impartial and centred on legal oversight, giving businesses the confidence to act decisively while mitigating future risks.

Our Services

Internal Investigations: Our expert legal counsel leads independent, conflict-free investigations, ensuring a defensible, transparent process that meets regulatory expectations.

Regulatory & Boardroom Briefings: We guide businesses in presenting investigation findings to Boards and senior leadership, ensuring leadership teams are prepared to act on compliance failures and governance breaches.

Regulatory Disclosures & Enforcement Response: We provide strategic guidance on regulatory interactions, ensuring clear, compliant reporting and engagement with regulators, enforcement bodies, and stakeholders.

Regulatory Investigation Support: We assist in responding to regulatory inquiries and investigations, ensuring businesses manage compliance risks effectively while maintaining legal integrity.

Root Cause Analysis & Remediation: We identify systemic weaknesses, helping businesses implement corrective actions, policies, and training to prevent recurrence.

Our Experts

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Jonathan Chibafa

Founder & Chief Legal Officer

Financial Crime, Risk Advisory & Internal Investigations

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Beckie Herbert

ESG Reporting & Sustainability Strategy & Comms Expert

ESG Reporting & Risk Advisory

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Anita Clifford

Barrister

Financial Crime, Risk Advisory & Internal Investigations

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Rebecca Chalkley KC

Barrister

Financial Crime, Risk Advisory & Internal Investigations

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Nobuhle Mazolo

Attorney (South Africa)

ESG Reporting, Risk Advisory & Internal Investigations

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Sebastian Reich

Chief Technology Officer 

Sustainability Reporting & ESG Automation

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Michelle Albanese

ESG, Supply Chain & Sustainability Expert

ESG Reporting & Risk Advisory

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Charles Alibert

ESG & Sustainability Expert

CSRD Compliance & Risk Management

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Arnaud Vigier

ESG & Sustainability Expert

CSRD Compliance & Risk Management

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Silvia Doumanova

Risk, Ethics & Compliance Expert

ESG Reporting & Risk Advisory

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Karen Moore

Compliance, Ethics & Privacy Expert

ESG Reporting & Risk Advisory

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Sophie Ogilvy

Risk, Ethics & Compliance Expert

ESG Reporting & Risk Advisory

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Hester Shaw

Risk Management Expert

Financial Crime, ESG Reporting & Risk Advisory

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Kate Larsen

Human Rights in Supply Chains Expert

ESG Reporting & Risk Advisory

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