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Investigative rigour. Corporate defensibility.

Our Services 
  • Criminal Defence Support

    In high-stakes legal proceedings, the strength of a defence often lies in the scrutiny of the prosecution's evidence. We partner with your legal team to provide meticulous case analysis and evidence review for criminal and regulatory matters. Leveraging our extensive policing experience and private sector investigative work, we identify disclosure issues and highlight procedural or evidential weaknesses. Whether you are a solicitor firm requiring a second set of expert eyes or an organisation facing regulatory action, we deliver the insight necessary to build a defensible, evidence-led case.

  • Workplace Investigations

    We provide your organisation with impartial, third-party investigations into matters such as bullying, harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct. By removing internal bias, we deliver a process that is fair to all parties and robust enough to withstand legal scrutiny. Our approach goes beyond simple fact-finding; we help you navigate complex risk, ensuring your organisation remains compliant with HR best practice and employment legislation.

  • Whistleblowing & Integrity Services

    Protecting your organisation from internal risk starts with a culture of transparency. We act as an independent, external channel for whistleblowing, providing employees with a safe environment to report concerns regarding financial impropriety or systemic misconduct. Our team conducts discreet fact-finding missions to substantiate claims, allowing you to address issues before they escalate into reputational or legal crises. We provide the clarity you need to safeguard your integrity and maintain the trust of your stakeholders.

  • Private Criminal Prosecutions

    When traditional justice routes are stalled or the Crown Prosecution Service declines to proceed, a Private Criminal Prosecution offers an alternative path to justice. We provide support in building legally sound, evidence-based cases for independent prosecution. Our specialist capability allows your organisation to take direct action in cases of fraud, theft, or other criminal acts. We manage every stage, from the initial gathering of evidence and witness interviews to liaison with specialist counsel, ensuring that every case meets the evidential standards required by the criminal courts.

  • Family Law Fact-Finding

    In complex family law cases, clarity on disputed facts is essential for a fair resolution. We provide independent fact-finding services to assist your legal counsel in domestic and civil disputes. From verifying cohabitation and lifestyle claims to identifying undisclosed physical assets, we gather vital evidence that can be introduced into proceedings. Our investigators act with the utmost discretion and professionalism, ensuring fact finding is carried out ethically and presented appropriately for use in court.

Our Story

Applying two decades of intensive investigative experience.

Phillips Starr was established by two former Detective Constables who collectively bring long-standing intensive policing experience to corporate investigations.

We specialise in bridging rigorous criminal investigation standards with complex civil procedure.

The founders achieved the rigorous PIP 2 Accreditation, enabling them to manage a diverse range of serious and complex investigations, including homicide, major fraud, and high-risk safeguarding cases. Their expertise extends into the corporate tech sector, where they gained unique experience managing complex digital threats and risks for global clients.

Phillips Starr applies this operational discipline, honed under the strict rules of PACE/CPIA, to ensure every client action is performed with the absolute impartiality and evidence integrity required to withstand the highest levels of legal scrutiny.

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