Internal Investigations
Brune Law conducts internal investigations for boards of directors, board committees, and senior management confronting allegations of misconduct, regulatory risk, or potential criminal exposure. These matters often arise in highly sensitive circumstances and require independence, discretion, and disciplined fact development.
Our role is to establish the factual record, assess legal risk, and advise decision-makers on next steps. Investigations are structured to withstand regulatory scrutiny, parallel criminal exposure, and potential civil litigation.
Board and Special Committee Investigations
We are engaged by independent directors and special committees to investigate allegations involving senior executives, accounting issues, fiduciary obligations, or conflicts of interest. These matters require careful scoping, clear reporting lines, and defensible process.
Representative matters include:
- Investigations conducted for board committees concerning allegations of accounting irregularities
- Reviews of executive conduct implicating disclosure obligations and fiduciary duties
- Independent investigations designed to inform regulatory engagement and potential self-reporting decisions
Regulatory-Driven Internal Reviews
Companies often initiate internal investigations in response to regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, whistleblower complaints, or informal contact from enforcement authorities. We structure investigations with a view toward anticipated interaction with regulators.
Representative matters include:
- Internal reviews conducted in advance of or alongside SEC investigations
- Investigations into trading practices, disclosure issues, and compliance breakdowns
- Corporate reviews undertaken in response to government subpoenas or informal regulatory requests
Whistleblower and Compliance Allegations
Whistleblower complaints frequently raise complex legal and operational issues, particularly in regulated industries. We advise companies and professionals in assessing allegations, preserving privilege, managing disclosure risk, and determining corrective action.
Representative matters include:
- Investigations arising from internal or external whistleblower allegations involving financial reporting or regulatory compliance
- Reviews of alleged misconduct by compliance personnel, financial officers, or licensed professionals
- Matters involving sensitive personnel issues with potential criminal or enforcement exposure
Cross-Border and Multi-Jurisdictional Investigations
Where allegations span jurisdictions, internal investigations must account for differing regulatory regimes, data protection considerations, and coordination with foreign counsel. We work with established international relationships to manage investigations involving cross-border components.
Representative matters include:
- Investigations involving conduct with both domestic and international regulatory implications
- Internal reviews coordinated with counsel in the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions