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WHO WE ARE

Clara O’Sullivan Workplace Investigations (COSWI) guarantee a professional fact-finding service by an internationally accredited solicitor and workplace investigator. Bringing a legal mind to a workplace investigation enables a big picture approach while ensuring no fine detail is missed in the analysis. Applying an experienced legal lens to each investigation also means that it is thorough, fair and impartial. These are elements which will also shine through in the written report


WHAT WE DO

COSWI exclusively conducts impartial investigations relating to all workplace matters. Workplace investigations provide employers with the knowledge they need to make informed, balanced employment decisions

ABOUT THE FOUNDERClara O Sullivan AWI-CH

Clara is a Dublin based, Irish solicitor and internationally accredited Workplace Investigator from the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) in California. AWI is an association dedicated to enhancing knowledge and skills in high quality and impartial workplace investigations

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Investigations during COVID-19 Restrictions

The various restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic can present challenges for workplace investigators. Prompt investigation of a complaint is crucial and delays must be avoided at all costs

We have adapted by offering virtual investigations to clients when necessary. We follow leading protocol on how to conduct online interviews confidentially and securely so that the quality of the investigation is not compromised

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Process for an investigation

Our investigation process is methodical, thorough and transparent. We provide a clear roadmap from the outset as to how the investigation will run. Clients are kept fully informed of progress while ensuring that there is sufficient independence to guarantee that the integrity of the investigation is maintained at all times.

Here is an overview

Initial contact

  • Speak with client and determine investigation requirements

Planning

  • Create a roadmap for the investigation

Interviews & Evidence

  • Identify and obtain all available evidence, including documentary and electronic evidence
  • Conduct witness interviews

Report Writing

  • We use a clearly defined methodology to make credibility determinations, carry out an analysis and reach a finding in each case.

Our investigation process is methodical, thorough and transparent. We provide a clear roadmap from the outset as to how the investigation will run. Clients are kept fully informed of progress while ensuring that there is sufficient independence to guarantee that the integrity of the investigation is maintained at all times.

Here is an overview

Initial contact

  • Speak with client and determine investigation requirements

Planning

  • Create a roadmap for the investigation

Interviews & Evidence

  • Identify and obtain all available evidence, including documentary and electronic evidence
  • Conduct witness interviews

Report Writing

  • We use a clearly defined methodology to make credibility determinations, carry out an analysis and reach a finding in each case.