Paul is a highly experienced, creative and tenacious litigator
paul.russell@russell.nl +31 20 301 55 55Taking steps in the event of irregularities or a #MeToo-related issue in your company? Make sure all facts are disclosed by means of a thorough investigation of the facts!
Do you suspect that a manager of your company leaks sensitive information? Has a director represented the company without the required authorisation which resulted in damage? Does an employee structurally violate the staff rules or is there suspicion of sexual harassment? In this event you are likely to take (legal) steps.
Before taking steps have an investigation of the facts carried out!
Whether it concerns a violation of staff rules, a work accident, maladministration, an integrity concern, fraud, a liability matter or a shareholders dispute, it is important that all relevant facts are disclosed. Even with regard to a sensitive subject such as sexual harassment, where the facts are often difficult to discover. It is the only way sensible decisions can be taken.
Especially before legal proceedings will be started or measures will be taken, you should be able to determine your legal position in the best possible way. To this end, an objective investigation of the facts and a discreet (external) specialist are required. It is advisable to engage a lawyer for this.
The lawyers at Russell Advocaten are experienced in fact finding exercises and have the expertise necessary to determine the relevant facts in each situation. We will gladly help you with fact investigations. Please contact:
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