Excellence in Unveiling Workplace Realities
Workplace Investigations
Workplace Investigations for Leaders and Employers
Strategic. Independent. Defensible.
In high-performing organisations, trust and culture are everything.
When that trust is tested (by an allegation, a conflict, or a governance concern) the response must be timely, impartial, and expertly handled.
When allegations arise, you need more than a policy checklist. You need a process that withstands scrutiny and protects both your people and your brand.
At Van Lawrence & Associates, we understand that workplace investigations are not just compliance exercises, they’re high-stakes events that can define leadership credibility, organisational culture, and legal risk.
We specialise in complex, senior-level and employer-driven investigations where professionalism, neutrality, and discretion are essential.
At Van Lawrence & Associates, we conduct and manage independent workplace investigations with the precision and professionalism demanded at executive and organisational levels.
We partner with boards, HR leaders, and senior management to ensure investigations are legally sound, procedurally fair, and reputationally secure.
A Strategic Approach to Sensitive Matters
Our clients come to us because they understand that investigations are more than compliance, they’re moments that define leadership credibility and organisational integrity.
When you’re the subject of, or a key party to, an investigation, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
We provide strategic advocacy and representation that protects your professional standing and ensures the process remains fair, balanced, and evidence-based.
We combine legal precision, investigative skill, and commercial awareness to deliver findings that withstand scrutiny and support confident decision-making.
Multi-Disciplinary Expertise
Workplace issues are rarely one-dimensional.
Our investigations are led by a team that brings together:
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Employment law specialists who ensure every step aligns with New Zealand’s legal framework and your contractual obligations.
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Experienced investigators and former law-enforcement professionals who manage evidence gathering, witness interviews, and factual analysis with objectivity and rigour.
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Digital forensics and IT experts who trace electronic evidence securely and ethically, safeguarding your data and reputation.
This collective expertise ensures that every investigation we deliver is comprehensive, defensible, and tailored to your organisation’s operational realities.
Executive-Level Insight
At Van Lawrence & Associates we understand the sensitivities involved when allegations reach leadership levels.
Our team is trusted to handle matters involving:
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Executive or management-level misconduct
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Discrimination, bullying, and harassment allegations
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Breaches of confidentiality or conflict of interest
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Cultural or systemic workplace concerns
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Disciplinary and governance investigations
Whether we’re engaged by the employer or advising the executive under scrutiny, our focus is always on fairness, discretion, and protecting reputational value.
Why Organisations Choose Van Lawrence & Associates
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Dual-sided experience: Insight from acting for both employers and senior professionals gives us a balanced and pragmatic perspective.
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Procedural integrity: Every process we run meets the standards of natural justice and ERA scrutiny.
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Discretion assured: We protect confidentiality for all parties and manage communication with care.
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Strategic outcomes: Our recommendations are actionable, commercially realistic, and defensible.
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Ongoing partnership: Available for single investigations or through retainer-based ER advisory relationships for proactive risk management.
Partner With Confidence
Choosing the right investigation partner is an investment in your organisation’s integrity and leadership culture.
Whether you require an independent investigator or strategic advice on how to manage an internal issue, we provide the clarity and confidence you need to act decisively and lawfully.
Van Lawrence & Associates provides the structure, independence, and clarity you need to make sound decisions while protecting both your people and your brand.
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