Professional investigations with a personal approach

J & J Investigations combines sophisticated investigative expertise with a deeply human approach. As a boutique investigations agency, we bring specialised skills from criminal and regulatory investigations into the workplace sphere, ensuring every investigation is conducted with both precision and empathy.

With over a decade of experience working in complex and sensitive investigations in the criminal, regulatory and HR spheres our investigators have the skill and knowledge to get things right the first time. Our commitment to wellbeing and empathy have created a process you and your people can trust.

Our values

Our values form the cornerstone of every investigation we undertake. We understand that behind every investigation are real people facing challenging situations. This recognition drives our commitment to conducting investigations that maintain the highest professional standards while ensuring participant wellbeing.

We believe that effective investigations require both technical expertise and emotional intelligence. Our quality-assured processes are designed to support all parties involved, maintaining clear communication throughout while following a trauma-informed approach. This value led methodology ensures investigations are not only thorough and fair but also considerate of the human impact.

Excellence

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Excellence drives our commitment to thorough investigations and continuous professional development, ensuring we maintain best practice methodology throughout our work.

Independence

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Independence is fundamental to our process, reflected in our unbiased approach and evidence-based conclusions that treat all parties fairly.

Empathy

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Empathy shapes how we interact with all participants, implementing trauma-informed practices and maintaining clear communication throughout the process.

Trust

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Trust is earned through our careful handling of sensitive information, transparent processes, and reliable service delivery.

Meet our director

Joel Cook brings a wealth of experience to his role as Director and Lead Investigator at J & J Investigations. With a First Class Honours in Law from the University of Westminster, his career began at the Independent Office for Police Conduct, where he led investigations into serious and complex police misconduct cases.

His professional qualifications include a Level 5 BTEC in Leading Investigations and status as an ILM Accredited Professional Workplace Investigator. Specialised training in safeguarding and victim liaison has further enhanced his expertise in managing complex cases with sensitivity and care.

Joel Cook

Founder and senior investigator
Founder and senior investigator
Founder and senior investigator
Founder and senior investigator

Joel's investigation philosophy centers on combining rigorous methodology with genuine care for participant wellbeing. His experience has proven that investigations are most effective when conducted with both precision and empathy, an approach that defines J & J Investigations' work across bullying and harassment cases, discrimination claims, misconduct investigations, and policy violations.

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