Disciplinary Defence
Full-day defence, prepared and in the room
Complete preparation plus up to eight hours of in-room representation for complex or high-stakes hearings, gross misconduct allegations, multi-allegation cases and hearings with witnesses.
Why it works
What this gives you
End-to-end defence
Case analysis, written preparation and full-day advocacy in a single fixed fee. A solicitor-led equivalent typically separates preparation, attendance and counsel, at several times the cost.
Built for serious allegations
Gross misconduct hearings can end careers. A full day allows evidence to be examined properly, witnesses questioned through the chair, and your case put without time pressure.
The statutory role, fully used
We put and sum up your case, respond on your behalf to views expressed, and confer with you at every stage, the full extent of what Section 10 permits.
Everything on the record
Representations, objections and procedural challenges are made formally, building the record that protects your appeal and any subsequent tribunal claim.
Scope, in writing
What’s included
- Full case preparation and defence build
- Up to eight hours of hearing representation
- Opening position, structured submissions and closing summary
- Points and questions raised on witness evidence
- Procedural objections made and recorded
- Post-hearing debrief and outcome advice
Transparent fees
What it costs
Band A £1,900 rising by salary band to £3,700 at Band E. Preparation and full-day attendance included, no hourly billing, no barrister add-on.
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 Letter of Engagement before any work begins. We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added: the fee quoted is the fee you pay.
| Salary band | Gross annual salary | Your fixed fee |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | Under £30,000 | £1,900 |
| Band B | £30,000 – £39,999 | £2,350 |
| Band C | £40,000 – £59,999 | £2,800 |
| Band D | £60,000 – £79,999 | £3,250 |
| Band E | £80,000+ | £3,700 |
Your band is set by the gross annual salary you tell us. We do not ask you to evidence it. The figure above is the whole fee: no VAT, no hourly billing, and no charge for calls, emails or travel within Birmingham.
Arriving with your own answer already drafted makes the preparation go further. Start it with the free Allegation Response Builder.
Questions, answered plainly
Frequently asked questions
Multiple allegations, witness attendance, substantial evidence bundles or a realistic dismissal risk all point to a full day. The free consultation or a Rapid Defence Review will scope it honestly, we do not upsell hearing time your case does not need.
Yes. Preparation, attendance and the post-hearing debrief are all inside the fixed fee. There are no hourly extras and no VAT.
Adjournments happen. We agree the position on continuation days transparently in the engagement letter before the hearing, so there are no surprises.
Either, across England & Wales. Many employers now run hearings by video; where attendance in person serves the defence better, we attend in person.
Related services
You may also need
Confidential · Free 15-minute consultation
Don’t face your employer alone.
What’s said in the room matters. Tell us what has happened, and within one free call you will know where you stand, what it costs, and what happens next.