Independent Investigations | UK Bar

Aileen McColgan KC 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.

"We turn to her for investigations as she is phenomenally good at conveying a view in an articulate and nuanced way. She is robust and clear in laying out the issues at play, and never sitting on the fence, which helps carve a way through. She can explain her views in a sensitive way that takes into account differing positions, views and the wider sensitivities."

"Carol is great at being flexible as the investigation progresses, conducting comprehensive and thorough reviews with very strong write-ups. She has a strong grasp on the issues and has the gravitas to navigate sensitivities. She is authoritative and seen as being truly independent. She is practical in her findings, which are constructive to long-term change."

Daniel Stilitz KC 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 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.

"She is balanced and methodical; her reports are a work of art. She is able to balance complex interests with sensitive issues as well as being commercially astute and sensible in her assessment. Her reports are thorough and she is easy-going, putting everyone at ease early on."

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

Jonathan Auburn KC 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 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 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.

"She is one of the best independent investigators, showing huge tact and highly useful lateral thinking to find solutions to difficult procedural issues with great sensitivity. She also possesses a necessary firmness in witness interviews to successfully identify and expertly weigh up relevant evidence in challenging circumstances. She demonstrates fairness and expertise and I cannot recommend her highly enough as an independent investigator."

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

Susanne Tanner KC 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.