In case of suspicion of serious irregularities in an
organisation, it may be necessary to arrange a thorough
investigation by external lawyers.
Many investigations regarding possible irregularities, including
serious offences, can be carried out internally or in collaboration
between a client and lawyer. In more serious cases, however, the
entire investigation may need to be handled by an external lawyer.
This may often be the case if internal control functions or a
senior management have (or ought to have had) a role in the
incidents to be investigated, or if there is a close relationship
between the person(s) under investigation and that part of the
organisation that would normally conduct the relevant
investigation. Similarly, in problem cases that are publicly known,
there may be a need to place the investigation outside of the
investigated organisation and at the same time inform the public
that the investigation will proceed under external auspices.
