Ted Baker: law firm to investigate 'forced hugging' allegations

Herbert Smith Freehills will examine claims against company founder Ray KelvinTed Baker has confirmed it has appointed the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills to conduct an independent external investigation into allegations that the fashion retailer’s founder and chief executive, Ray Kelvin, forced hugs and kisses on employees.The firm will report to a committee of the non-executive directors that will be chaired by Sharon Baylay, a former BBC Worldwide and Microsoft executive who joined Ted