Disciplinary Defence
Know where you stand — fast
A same-week forensic triage of your case: the allegations, the evidence, the procedure your employer has followed, and your realistic options — delivered as a written next-steps assessment.
Why it works
What this gives you
Speed when it matters
Disciplinary timelines move quickly. This review is designed for people who have just received an invitation letter or been suspended and need clarity now.
Forensic risk assessment
We test what your employer has actually put in writing against what the ACAS Code and basic fairness require — and tell you plainly how serious the risk is.
A written plan, not a chat
You receive a written assessment: strengths, weaknesses, procedural flaws identified, and the precise next steps we recommend.
The right entry point
If your case needs more — a full defence strategy or hearing representation — the review scopes it accurately, so you never pay for more than the case requires.
Scope, in writing
What’s included
- Case triage and severity assessment
- Review of the allegation letter, invitation and evidence supplied
- Analysis against the ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary procedures
- Identification of procedural failures and leverage points
- Written next-steps assessment issued to you
Transparent fees
What it costs
Band A £275 rising by salary band to £475 at Band E. Your exact fixed fee is confirmed 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 is built for urgency. Tell us your hearing date at the free consultation and we will confirm the turnaround before you commit.
It is exactly the right time. The earlier the review, the more options remain open: postponement, disclosure requests, and preparation all depend on acting before the hearing.
Whatever you have: the invitation or allegation letter, any investigation report, witness statements, and your contract or the disciplinary policy if available. We work from the documents your employer has relied on.
Many clients need nothing further — the written assessment equips them to handle the hearing. Where the risk justifies it, we set out clearly whether a Structured Defence Strategy or hearing representation is warranted, with the fixed fee for each.
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