Independent Investigations

Carson McDowell provides independent, legally led investigations for regulators, professional bodies, boards, insurers and organisations. We help clients to investigate and respond to whistleblowing reports, governance or regulatory concerns. We can carry out an independent assessment of the facts, and provide our findings and recommendations on the basis of that review. In addition to acting for clients in response to concerns, we can also assist clients to carry out internal audits of their current processes in order to assess the effectiveness of those processes and whether they are achieving the aims set by the organisation.

Our approach combines focused fact-finding, evidence gathering and analysis, early-stage legal assessment, stakeholder and regulator engagement, and clear, defensible reporting. We recognise that sensitive investigations require discretion, objectivity and proportionate action. We deliver agile, confidential support, drawing on trusted forensic accounting and cyber specialists where required. Our lawyers bring experience across professional indemnity, regulatory, litigation and public law, allowing us to assess legal and reputational risk alongside the underlying facts.