Investigations & White Collar Crime

Corporate Investigations

Managing investigations with precision and perspective

Organisations today operate under increasing scrutiny. Allegations of misconduct (whether financial, regulatory or behavioural), demand swift, transparent and credible responses.

Misconduct can take many forms, from inappropriate workplace behaviour or misuse of resources to fraud, corruption or serious regulatory breaches. The way an organisation manages a review or investigation can have lasting implications on its reputation, people and standing with regulators.

At Mallesons, we help clients manage internal and external investigations with care and confidence. We undertake reviews relating to conduct by individuals, systemic issues in governance or compliance, or external regulatory breaches. Our team combines legal precision with practical insight to uncover the facts, assess risks and support informed decision making.

Strategic solutions for every challenge

We work with boards, executives and corporates to design, conduct and oversee investigations that are practical, defensible and fair. Our lawyers bring deep experience in misconduct reviews, corporate crime and regulatory investigations, helping clients manage risk and respond decisively when issues arise. Our experience includes:

  • Internal investigations into alleged misconduct, fraud, corruption or conflicts of interest
  • Independent reviews of governance, workplace culture or risk management systems
  • Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions  
  • Whistleblower management and response
  • Remediation and compliance reviews following findings of misconduct
  • Crisis management and stakeholder communication during high-profile investigations

We help at every stage, from the first sign of concern to final reporting and remediation, with one goal: to deliver clarity, confidence and trust in the process.

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Proven success in action

Independent review of internal project and associated governance

Our client, an ASX-listed resources company, retained us to provide an independent review of the management of a major IT project and related outcomes for the business. This involved a review of decision-making processes by review of the document trail and interviews with decision makers and stakeholders. Our report provided informed consideration of best practice collaboration and oversight of project management and decision making.

Post-M&A investigation involving allegations of misconduct

Following the acquisition of a business, Mallesons was retained to investigate misconduct by the founders of the business prior to its sale. Mallesons conducted the investigation and advised on potential claims that could be made by the acquirers.

Whole-of-business cultural review and investigation into misconduct

For a multinational company, Mallesons guided a whole-of-business cultural review that ran alongside an investigation into serious alleged misconduct by a senior manager. Our advice spanned investigation process design, consequence management and the rollout of a “speak-up” framework aimed at long-term behavioural change.

When issues arise, early action matters. Contact our investigations team for a strategic response that best protects your organisation’s integrity.

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