Litigation & SIU Support, Consultancy
Overview
Spotlight Investigations provides Litigation and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) support to insurers, legal professionals, HR departments, and corporate clients. This service combines investigative expertise with legal and regulatory awareness to support claims handling, litigation strategy, internal investigations, and compliance obligations.
Through our in-house legal and data protection expertise, we assist clients in navigating the intersection of investigations, employment matters, and data protection/GDPR requirements, ensuring that actions taken are lawful, proportionate, and defensible.
What We Do
Our Litigation & SIU support, and HR & data protection/GDPR consultancy may include:
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Investigation support for insurance claims and SIU teams
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Evidential support for civil litigation and dispute resolution
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Guidance on lawful investigation approaches in HR and workplace matters
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Input on data protection considerations in investigative activity
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Data protection assessments
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Data Protection Officer services
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Support in managing sensitive or high-risk investigations
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Liaison with legal teams to ensure alignment with case strategy
Our Litigation & SIU support service is designed to support — not replace — legal advice.
Professional & Evidential Value
This service supports professionals by:
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Ensuring investigations are conducted within appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks
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Reducing risk associated with GDPR and employment law issues
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Carrying out Data Protection Impact Assessments
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Supporting consistent, defensible approaches to evidence gathering
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Assisting SIU and legal teams in complex or sensitive matters
Our involvement helps ensure that investigative activity is aligned with legal strategy and regulatory obligations from the outset.
Typical Instructions
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Support to insurer SIU teams in complex or high-value claims
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Litigation support in cases involving surveillance, OSINT, or evidential disputes
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Data Protection Officer services
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HR investigations requiring careful handling of data protection considerations
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Workplace investigations involving sensitive personal data
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Advisory input where investigative activity intersects with GDPR obligations
Compliance, Licensing & Ethics
All work is conducted in accordance with Irish law, GDPR, and PSA licensing requirements.
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Investigative activities remain lawful, proportionate, and evidence-led
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Data protection considerations are integrated into investigative planning
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Our in-house Solicitor and Data Protection Officer provides oversight where required, as well as standalone DPO services
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We do not provide legal advice beyond the scope of our role or instruction
What is SIU support?
SIU (Special Investigation Unit) support involves assisting insurers in the investigation and assessment of claims, particularly where fraud, complexity, or evidential issues arise.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. We support legal teams and clients by providing investigative input and regulatory awareness. Legal advice remains the responsibility of the instructing solicitor or organisation.
How does this differ from your other investigation services?
This service focuses on supporting the overall investigative, legal, HR, and data protection/GDPR process, rather than carrying out a specific investigation activity such as surveillance or OSINT.
Can you assist with GDPR considerations in investigations?
Yes. Through our in-house Data Protection Officer, we provide input to help ensure investigative activity is conducted lawfully and proportionately.