Investigations

Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP advises corporate clients on all aspects of internal investigations, from determining whether an investigation is warranted or required, through the design and conduct of the investigation, to the completion of the investigation and the reporting of findings and results.

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Overview

Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP advises corporate clients on all aspects of internal investigations, from determining whether an investigation is warranted or required, through the design and conduct of the investigation, to the completion of the investigation and the reporting of findings and results. Our experienced lawyers have conducted internal investigations related to matters including alleged appropriation of corporate opportunities, trading activities, options trading practices, alleged misuse of corporate assets, related party transactions, financial reporting and disclosure issues, and fraud. We also advise individuals whose role or conduct is subject to internal investigations and represent respondents subject to investigation by a court appointed Receiver or Inspector.

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Investigations

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Investigations Services

Our investigations practice includes advising corporate clients on all aspects of internal investigations.

Internal and Court Authorized Investigations

Internal investigations pose unique challenges for companies conducting those investigations, and for the individuals who are required to participate in or respond to them.
 
Our firm advises corporate clients on all aspects of internal investigations, from determining whether an investigation is warranted or required, through the design and conduct of the investigation, to the completion of the investigation and the reporting of findings and results.

We are regularly retained by both public and private companies and their audit and special committees to conduct confidential internal investigations in respect of whistleblower complaints, 


disclosure, controls and reporting issues, trading and compliance issues, matters engaging conflicts of interest, and workplace allegations. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allow us to navigate the concurrent class action and regulatory risks, including cross-border risks, at issue in these mandates strategically and efficiently as a trusted advisor and business partner to our clients.
 
We also advise individuals whose role or conduct is subject to internal investigations and represent respondents subject to investigation by a court appointed Receiver or Inspector.

Awards & Recognition

Based on extensive peer and client reviews conducted by Lexpert, Chambers, Benchmark Litigation and Best Lawyers, CMB is ranked among the top corporate commercial and securities litigation teams in Canada. We commit ourselves to providing concentrated expertise in litigation and are uniquely positioned to provide personalized solutions and resources to each of our clients.

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Representative Work

Internal and Court Authorized Investigations

  • Confidential Client — Retained by Audit Committee of S&P/TSX 60 company to conduct internal investigation in respect of whistleblower complaint relating to conflicts of interest and procurement policies and procedures.
  • Confidential Client — Retained by a financial services firm to conduct an internal investigation arising out of a whisteblower complaint alleging breaches of securities laws. The complaint raised numerous technical securities and compliance issues, including best execution practices and conflict of interest considerations, and was resolved confidentially without negative consequence to the firm.
  • Confidential Client — Retained as independent counsel for the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to conduct and provide advice on a confidential internal investigation of matters raised in a whistleblower complaint. The investigation engaged issues relating to corporate governance, conflicts of interest, and company accounting practices.