Commissions and Inquiries

Minter Ellison is renowned as a leading legal services provider in commissions, inquiries, inquests and other investigations, and is regularly retained by insurers, government and corporate clients.

We bring together teams with broad experience to advise on the conduct of investigations, evidence required, witnesses, and representation before the inquiring forum in all jurisdictions. We provide risk mitigation and strategic management advice for clients preparing for inquiries and work with external consultants as appropriate for media management. We appreciate that inquiries can be stressful and can have a significant impact on business continuity and operations.

We work with clients to manage the issues that arise before, during and after the commencement of investigations into significant adverse events. We recognise the value clients receive from early intervention and implementation of a strategic management plan.

We are skilled in providing clients with meaningful assessments as to financial exposure relating to losses and investigation costs and we understand the importance of properly scoping the quantum of such costs from a business perspective. We have considerable experience in identifying appropriate experts and consultants to assist in evidential issues and preparing the defence of events that are the subject of inquiry.