Independent Investigations
Independent investigations you can trust
You’re dealing with allegations of serious misconduct. If you keep the investigation in-house you risk losing time, being accused of bias, not following legal and ethical principles.
You need an external independent investigator
We provide a specialised investigation service you won’t find anywhere else. Our investigations are led by Tim Sterne, a former school teacher with more than a decade of civil and criminal investigation experience under his belt.
He understands and cares about the education sector.
He lives and breathes investigations.
He provides a specialised service you can trust.
Tim can investigate in person, remotely, or through a hybrid of the two methods.
We contract additional professionals when required.
What can we investigate?
We investigate serious allegations against staff or students. We specialise in investigating allegations of:
- Bullying
- Harassment
- Racial and sexual harassment
- Discrimination
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Fraud and corruption
- Violence
Why choose us?
Effective
Tim has extensive experience and specialist skills in leading sensitive investigations, challenging interviews, and accurate reporting. He knows how to operate under pressure. He knows how to get to the truth.
Efficient
Our size gives us more agility than larger firms with hundreds of clients. We understand the importance of moving quickly in these situations. We can investigate in-person or remotely to give you the most streamlined process possible.
Ethical
We’re a values-based company. We believe in truth and justice and treating people fairly. We only work with clients who want a reputation for doing the right thing.
