About Me
I am an independent workplace investigator and qualified mediator, specializing in independent investigation services to help organisations resolve serious workplace disputes fairly, defensibly, and with minimal disruption.
When a high-stakes grievance, executive dispute, or whistleblowing claim arises, organisations require findings that hold up to legal scrutiny while ensuring compliance with employment law. Recognizing this need, I founded Investigations Work to offer both rigorous investigation and support in workplace crisis management.
I bring a rare combination of qualifications: an LL.B (Hons), an MSc in HR Management & Training, and Chartered MCIPD status, alongside the ILM Recognised Professional Workplace Mediator qualification. My investigations adhere to the ACAS Code of Practice, and I am trained by ACAS. With 15 years of experience in employee relations investigations, I operate as a trusted, independent extension of HR teams, senior leaders, and employment law firms across the UK.
Legal Rigour & Tribunal-Ready Reports
My legal training shapes every case. I comprehend employment law compliance, how evidence is evaluated, and the importance of procedural fairness. Each investigation follows the ACAS Code of Practice, ensuring the final report withstands scrutiny at an Employment Tribunal.
Strategic HR Expertise
As a Chartered Member of the CIPD with an MSc in HR Management & Training, I have a keen understanding of corporate structures, policy frameworks, and workplace morale. Unlike investigators who treat a business like a crime scene, I conduct objective investigations while fostering a positive atmosphere, ensuring no alienation of your workforce or unnecessary friction.
Restorative Resolution
While a report establishes the facts, it rarely mends working relationships. As an accredited mediator, I can step in post-investigation, where appropriate, to assist in rebuilding professional relationships and restoring a constructive working environment.
My Approach
I work with discretion, neutrality, and commercial awareness. My interviews follow the PEACE model, promoting a calm, objective, and psychologically safe process for everyone involved.
Whether you’re facing a complex “he-said, she-said” dispute, a high-risk compliance disclosure, or an overwhelming ER backlog, I provide independent authority and clear findings of fact to support confident decisions.
Margaret Adewale
LL.B(Hons), MSc, Chartered MCIPD
