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Fact-Finding Investigation — independent facts as the foundation for your case

Fact-Finding Investigation — independent facts as the foundation for your case

A legal case is only as strong as the facts it is built on. We conduct independent fact-finding investigations that strengthen your case file — objective, structured, and legally admissible.

Fact-Finding Investigation

In legal proceedings, everything revolves around facts — but facts rarely surface on their own. They need to be uncovered, verified, and documented in a structured manner. We conduct independent fact-finding investigations that go beyond merely summarising available documents. With a methodical approach, we reconstruct the actual course of events, so you can build your litigation strategy on a solid foundation. Whether it concerns an employment dispute, a liability matter, or a complex fraud case: we deliver the facts, you draw the legal conclusions.

What we investigate

What do we investigate?

We reconstruct the actual course of events chronologically based on documents, statements, and registry records. This includes interviews with parties involved and witnesses, document analysis of contracts and correspondence, registry research through public and cadastral records, and cross-referencing to identify contradictions and patterns.

When is this used?

Fact-finding investigations are used in employment law (poor performance, misconduct), civil law (contract disputes, damage claims), corporate law (director liability, internal fraud), criminal law (incident reconstruction, counter-expertise), and disciplinary law (complaint investigations, regulatory breaches). We deliver the facts, you draw the legal conclusions.

How does the investigation work?

1
Intake

We discuss the research question, available documents, and desired scope.

2
Investigation plan

We draw up a plan with concrete questions, sources, and a realistic timeline.

3
Execution

Our team carries out the investigation — discreetly, objectively, and legally admissible.

4
Reporting

You receive a structured report with findings, source references, and a chronological overview.

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⚖️ Legal framework

SAJ Recherche operates in compliance with the Dutch Private Security and Investigation Agencies Act (Wpbr) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/AVG). All investigations are conducted under POB licence 8779, issued by the Ministry of Justice and Security.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference from evidence gathering?
Fact-finding investigation is broader: it aims to establish a complete picture. Evidence gathering focuses on specific pieces of evidence.
Can a fact-finding investigation also be used in mediation?
Yes. An independent fact-finding report can serve as a basis for a settlement or mediation.
How do you safeguard independence?
We report what we find — not what the client hopes to hear. Our conclusions are always supported by facts.
How long does a fact-finding investigation take?
From 1 to 6 weeks, depending on complexity and the number of parties involved.
Do you also work on counter-expertise?
Yes. We review existing investigations for completeness, accuracy, and methodological rigour.

Ready for the next step?

Schedule a free intake meeting and discover how we can help.