Independent Investigations | UK Bar

Aileen McColgan KC of 11KBW is regularly engaged by public and private sector clients to investigate matters of great sensitivity. She has strong experience leading investigations in corporate and education contexts.

Akua Reindorf KC of Cloisters Chambers brings to bear her specialist expertise in employment and discrimination law to conduct high-profile investigations. She is particularly noted for having produced the Reindorf Report concerning no-platforming in higher education.

Alice Mayhew KC of Devereux is an experienced barrister who has highly regarded expertise in complex and sensitive investigations involving sexual misconduct, harassment and financial impropriety.

Carol Davis KC of Littleton Chambers is regularly called upon to undertake complex and sensitive internal investigations. She acts on matters arising in the financial services, education and legal sectors.

Daniel Stilitz KC of 11KBW is called upon by public and private sector organisations to conduct high-profile and sensitive investigations. His work typically concerns allegations of wrongdoing brought against senior office holders.

Diya Sen Gupta KC of Blackstone Chambers has a leading independent investigations practice. She conducts investigations into a wide variety of matters, including bullying and misconduct allegations, across the charitable, educational and legal sectors.

Jane Mulcahy KC of Blackstone Chambers is particularly recognised for her leadership of investigations across sectors including legal and financial services and the media.

John Mehrzad KC of Fountain Court Chambers is a leading sports law silk who is sought out for his expertise in handling independent investigations within that sector. He has led a number of important governance and culture reviews in various sports.

Jonathan Auburn KC of 11KBW has a well-established investigations practice in which he is instructed by public bodies, particularly borough councils, to investigate allegations of misconduct made against councillors and officers.

Katharine Newton KC of Old Square Chambers has an extensive investigations practice, encompassing matters in law firms and schools. She has led high-profile investigations such as that into racism allegations at Essex County Cricket Club.

Mohinderpal Sethi KC of Littleton Chambers is a highly accomplished employment law barrister called upon by clients to conduct high-profile and sensitive investigations. Most notably, Sethi led the investigation into racism allegations at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Nicholas Siddall of Littleton Chambers is an experienced silk who is instructed by companies to investigate workplace discrimination and whistleblowing matters.

Rachel Crasnow KC of Cloisters Chambers is an employment and discrimination specialist who is well regarded for her skills in handling investigations across a number of sectors including healthcare, education and charities. She is highly experienced in sensitive matters such as sexual misconduct.

Rebecca Tuck KC of Old Square Chambers has a well-regarded investigations practice, having recently been appointed to investigate high-profile allegations of antisemitism in the National Union of Students.

Sarah Hannett KC of Matrix Chambers is noted for her considerable experience advising on and conducting independent investigations. She draws upon her expertise in public and human rights law to act for clients in both the public and private sectors, with a focus on higher education institutions.

Susanne Tanner KC of Crown Office Chambers is sought out by clients in both Scotland and England to handle high-profile and sensitive independent investigations. Her work concerns sexual misconduct allegations and reviews of organisational culture.