Businesses worldwide have recently been facing increased scrutiny by authorities and regulators due to employee wrongdoing, ranging from theft, misappropriation of funds, bribery and corruption. The ability of an organisation to identify and investigate potential issues has only become more challenging in the light of working from home practices following the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this webinar, we explore some of the key challenges faced by employers when conducting an internal investigation into allegations of serious wrongdoing. We also discuss the unique issues faced by companies operating in the Middle East, as well as address the impact of the pandemic.

Topics covered: 

• Planning, scoping and conducting internal investigations
• Employment considerations, confidentiality and priviledge
• Practical interview tips for face to face and virtual interviews
• Determining what action to take - what are the options
• Impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Presenters:

• Rebecca Ford, Partner
• Matthew Shanahan, Partner
• Neal Ysart, Lead Regulatory & Investigations Advisor