Disciplinary Defence
A written defence built on the evidence
A full analytical build of your defence: every allegation dissected, the evidence stress-tested, and a written defence framework prepared so you enter the hearing with a case, not just answers.
Why it works
What this gives you
Allegation-by-allegation analysis
Each allegation is separated, defined and tested: what must the employer actually prove, and does the evidence they hold prove it?
Evidence stress-tested
Witness statements, investigation reports and documentary evidence are examined for inconsistency, omission and procedural contamination.
Your account, structured
We build your factual account into a coherent written defence, mitigation, context and challenge in the right order, anchored to documents.
Procedural leverage identified
Breaches of the ACAS Code matter: tribunals can adjust awards by up to 25% for unreasonable failure to follow it. We put every breach on the record.
Scope, in writing
What’s included
- Detailed analysis of each allegation and what it requires to be proved
- Evidence review and stress-test of the employer's case
- Written defence framework and structured submissions
- Questions to put to witnesses and the hearing chair
- Mitigation and outcome positioning
- Pre-hearing preparation briefing with you
Transparent fees
What it costs
Band A £750 rising by salary band to £1,750 at Band E. Confirmed in writing before work begins.
How salary-banded fees work
Fees are scaled to your gross annual salary — Band A (under £30,000), Band B (£30,000–£39,999), Band C (£40,000–£59,999), Band D (£60,000–£79,999) and Band E (£80,000+). Your exact fixed fee is confirmed in your Engagement Letter before any work begins. We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added: the fee quoted is the fee you pay.
Questions, answered plainly
Frequently asked questions
The review tells you where you stand. The strategy builds the defence itself: written submissions, witness questions and a structured case ready to be deployed at the hearing.
Yes. The framework is written to be used, by us in the room, or by you if you choose to attend alone. Many clients pair it with hearing representation for full coverage.
That is our specialism. Gross misconduct carries dismissal without notice, so the standard of process and evidence the employer must meet is correspondingly high, and it is where forensic defence work delivers most.
Fresh disclosure is common. Tell us immediately: we assess the impact and advise whether the defence framework needs amending or the hearing should be postponed to allow proper preparation.
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