Independent Legal Advice and Investigations | New Zealand

Independent legal advice, investigations and reviews

Some legal and organisational issues require an independent professional who is not involved in day-to-day decision-making or the events under consideration.

Independent advice or investigation can assist organisations, professionals and decision-makers to understand difficult issues, assess risk and make defensible decisions.

Independent legal advice

Work may include:

• independent legal opinions;
• analysis of complex or sensitive legal issues;
• assessment of legal and procedural risk;
• review of proposed decisions;
• strategic advice;
• evaluation of evidence or competing accounts; and
• advice concerning systems, policies and processes.

Investigations and reviews

An independent investigation may be appropriate where allegations or disputed events need to be examined fairly and confidentially.

The process may involve:

• defining the terms of reference;
• reviewing documents;
• interviewing witnesses;
• identifying disputed facts;
• assessing evidence;
• making factual findings; and
• preparing a reasoned report or recommendations.

Martin Dillon

These services are offered through Martin Dillon’s independent practice.

Martin brings experience in litigation, evidence, advocacy, legal analysis and systems design. His approach emphasises independence, procedural fairness, confidentiality and clear reasoning.

Services may be delivered throughout New Zealand, including through secure online processes where appropriate.