What clients usually ask
What should be preserved?
Keep contracts, invoices, statements, messages, device records and correspondence in their original form.
Should I explain the matter to investigators immediately?
Obtain legal advice before deciding how to respond to an investigation or request for a statement.
The usual first steps
- Identify the allegation and procedural stage.
- Secure the relevant documentary and electronic record.
- Prepare for bail, representations or trial as the matter requires.
What to bring
Bring the agreement, court papers, notices, messages, dates and records that show what happened. Preserve original documents and electronic evidence without altering them.