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A journalist has contacted me about an investigation
A journalist has made contact about a current or anticipated investigation. This indicates public interest in the matter.
The Most Common Mistakes At This Stage
The following mistakes are made repeatedly by people in your position, often with serious consequences.
- 01
Engaging with journalists without media strategy advice
- 02
Making any statement that could prejudice criminal proceedings
- 03
Assuming 'no comment' is sufficient without a coordinated strategy
Read More About Your Situation
Detailed strategic guidance on the specific aspects of your situation.
How Craig MacKenzie Can Help
The following services are directly relevant to your situation.
Police Investigations
Strategic defence advice from the first moment of police contact.
Learn morePre-Charge Representation
Strategic intervention before the Crown Prosecution Service makes a charging decision.
Learn morePrivate Defence
Strategic private criminal defence for professionals and business owners facing high-stakes allegations.
Learn moreThe wider picture
What else could this affect?
An investigation rarely stays in one place. These are the areas that, depending on the facts, may also need to be considered.
Media interest
Some investigations attract press or online attention; how and when anything becomes public may need to be considered carefully.
Your reputation
An allegation, even one that is never charged, can create reputational exposure that benefits from a considered, strategic approach.
Your privacy
Protecting privacy, including who knows what and when, is often a central concern and can be planned from the outset.
Your family
Investigations place real pressure on families; managing the practical and emotional impact is part of a considered approach.
Your career
An allegation can raise longer-term career questions; early advice can help identify how to protect your position.
Before you act
The decision you may be facing next
People in your position often face one of these decisions before anything else. Each one is best made with advice, not under pressure.
Should I make a public statement?
Should I seek pre-charge representation now?
Discretion & reputation
Protecting your reputation and privacy
For public figures and politicians, media and reputation move fast, and legal and public-facing strategy should be coordinated from the outset.
Media interest
Some investigations attract press or online attention; how and when anything becomes public may need to be considered carefully.
Your reputation
An allegation, even one that is never charged, can create reputational exposure that benefits from a considered, strategic approach.
Your privacy
Protecting privacy, including who knows what and when, is often a central concern and can be planned from the outset.
Your family
Investigations place real pressure on families; managing the practical and emotional impact is part of a considered approach.
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This material provides general information and is not a substitute for advice about a specific investigation or case.
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