Conducting an international employment investigation is essentially a game of three-dimensional chess: an in-house lawyer has to think and act across multiple legal dimensions. Here are some key practical and strategic considerations for making the right moves.

Establish the dimensions of the playing board and the players.

The first step is to determine the international structure of the playing board. Counsel should figure out who and where the players are: which individuals and legal entities are potentially involved, what external advice and support will be needed, and who the ultimate decision maker should be as to any actions to take after the investigation is complete.

Determine what are the goals and potential outcomes of the investigation.